The Long Road (Slow Blues in A) [Verse 1] I packed my dreams in a suitcase, left my past behind Had nothin’ but a whisper, and a worn-out state of mind Took that first step tremblin’, with no map to show But I learned you can’t go fast, when your soul needs time to grow [Chorus] It’s a long road, darlin’, with miles to go Through the rain and the silence, and the heavy load But every scar and stumble, every story told Leads me closer to the fire, keeps my spirit bold Yeah, it’s a hard, long road… but it’s paved with gold [Verse 2] I saw the lights of glory, but they faded quick and thin Chased a hundred voices, tryin’ to find the one within I lost myself in shadows, tryin’ to be a man 'Til I looked deep in the mirror, and took a stand [Chorus] It’s a long road, darlin’, can’t take it fast Some dreams don’t bloom until the storm has passed But I’m learnin’ to be patient, lettin’ time unfold Every truth I find, makes the journey bold Yeah, it’s a hard, long road… but it’s paved with gold [Bridge] I’ve cried by the river, I’ve howled at the moon Begged for a shortcut, prayed for it soon But the soul don’t rush, it moves like the tide You find your strength, on the inside [Verse 3] Now I walk with rhythm, I walk with grace Every line on my face has a sacred place I’m not there yet, but I see the sign This road may be long, but this life is mine [Final Chorus] It’s a long road, darlin’, with hills so steep But the dreams worth havin’ don’t come cheap So I’ll keep on walkin’, let the story unfold With a heart wide open, and a faith that holds Yeah, it’s a hard, long road… but it’s paved with gold , I walk with grace Every line on my face has a sacred place I’m not there yet, but I see the sign This road may be long, but this life is mine [Final Chorus] It’s a long road, darlin’, with hills so steep But the dreams worth havin’ don’t come cheap So I’ll keep on walkin’, let the story unfold With a heart wide open, and a faith that holds Yeah, it’s a hard, long road… but it’s paved with gold
