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Long Road Ahead Lyrics by Jim Ford

Harlan County

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[Verse 1]
Say look-a here, mister, say look-a here, mister
I need a place to stay tonight, a hotel room is fine
Give me directions, I think I'll find my way alright
I'm only passing through, mister

[Chorus]
There's a long road ahead
I got a lot to leave behind
That's the gospel truth, mister
There's a long road ahead
I'm gon' to leave it all, I'm gon' to leave it all
I'm gon' to leave it all behind me, yeah

[Verse 2]
It's been days, mister, since I've even had one bite to eat
Can't you spare me one thin crumb?
Lord, I walked for miles, I'd like to soothe these old tired feet
That's the gospel truth, mister

[Chorus]
There's a long road ahead
I got a lot to leave behind
Baby, I'm comin' to you
There's a long road ahead
I'm gon' to leave it all, I'm gon' to leave it all
I'm gon' to leave it all behind me, yeah

[Verse 3]
I'm on the road to Nashville
I left my heart back there one day
I don't think love can wait
Just a few more days, I'll be standing by her side
I hope a car comes by today
Damn this lonesome road

[Chorus]
There's a long road ahead
I got a lot to leave behind
That's the gospel truth, mister
There's a long road ahead
I'm gon' to leave it all, I'm gon' to leave it all
I'm gon' to leave it all behind me, yeah
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About “Long Road Ahead” by Jim Ford

Read the complete lyrics to "Long Road Ahead" by Jim Ford from the album "Harlan County". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Country, Soul.

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"Long Road Ahead" appears on "Harlan County".

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