The Long and Lonely Road

Original North Georgia mountain gospel slow build, 113 BPM, Walking slap bass, honky-tonk piano, rhythm guitar, energetic live-band kit; warm MALE lead Bubba and FEMALE Darlene harmonies, Rich melodic hook, clear natural vocals, studio-quality Holler Shakers group, expressive dynamics, no imitation of living artists, no spoken sermon audio

[Intro: Holler Shakers instrumental motif] [Verse 1: Bubba, mature male] The room was full, the lights were warm My hands were cold as winter rain I thought I'd turn around and leave them But somehow walked into the frame [Chorus: Bubba with Darlene, unmistakably female harmony] It's a long and lonely road When the mind won't drop its load One more step through doubt and fear One more breath while standing here I don't have to see the end To be faithful where I've been [Verse 2: Darlene, female] The fear was talking at the doorway Said I'd never find the words But I climbed the steps and found them And some of what I said got heard [Bridge: Bubba and Darlene duet] There's no medal for a quiet mind No race to claim I've won Stay with it until the morning [Final chorus: full band duet] It's a long and lonely road When the mind won't drop its load One more step through doubt and fear One more breath while standing here I don't have to see the end To be faithful where I've been [Outro: instrumental answer and resolved final chord]

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