Highway 40 Blues — текст песни (Ricky Skaggs)

Well, these Highway Forty blues,
I`ve walked holes in both my shoes.
Counted the days since I`ve been gone,
And I`d love to see the lights of home.
Wasted time and money too;
Squandered youth in search of truth.
But in the end I had to lose,
Lord above, I`ve paid my dues.
Got the Highway Forty blues.

The highway called when I was young,
Told me lies of things to come.
Fame and fortune lies ahead!
That`s what the billboard lights had said.
Shattered dreams, my mind is numb,
My money`s gone, stick out my thumb.
My eyes are filled with bitter tears,
Lord, I ain`t been home in years.
Got the Highway Forty blues.

Instrumental Break.

You know, I`ve rambled all around,
Like a rolling stone, from town to town.
Met pretty girls I have to say,
But none of them could make me stay.
Well, I`ve played the music halls and bars,
Had fancy clothes and big fine cars:
Things a country boy can`t use,
Dixieland I sure miss you.
Got the Highway Forty blues.