Full Lyrics: (Ringing guitar opens) [Male Verse 1] I been drivin’ down the long black track Sun sinkin’ low on the cane‑field back Thought about the days we used to know All the places we used to go Wind blows in through the open window frame Reminds me of your name [Female Verse 1] I been waitin’ where the road bends round Watchin’ dust rise off the ground Thought about the nights we stayed out late Dreamin’ ‘bout our fate Breeze carries sound from the coast afar — Know you’re comin’ where we are [Both Pre‑Chorus] Side‑by‑side down the bitumen line Follow the glow where the sun does shine No need to rush, no need to roam — We’re headin’ down the long highway home! [Both Chorus] Long highway home — sun sinkin’ low! Coast‑side wind where the gum‑trees grow! Long highway home — hand in hand! Queensland heart across the land! Long highway home — sun sinkin’ low! Coast‑side wind where the gum‑trees grow! Long highway home — hand in hand! Queensland heart across the land! [Male Verse 2] Pass the peanut‑van, pass the servo sign Memories flash down the line We’ve had our ups, we’ve had our falls Walked the track through the dust and squalls Still got that fire deep inside the chest — Still feel the beat of the rest [Female Verse 2] We’ve seen the rain come down hard and fast Seen the sun shine bright at last No matter where the road may bend We’ll stick together ‘til the end Breeze carries sound from the coast afar — Know we’re right where we are [Both Pre‑Chorus] Side‑by‑side down the bitumen line Follow the glow where the sun does shine No need to rush, no need to roam — We’re headin’ down the long highway home! [Both Chorus] Long highway home — sun sinkin’ low! Coast‑side wind where the gum‑trees grow! Long highway home — hand in hand! Queensland heart across the land! Long highway home — sun sinkin’ low! Coast‑side wind where the gum‑trees grow! Long highway home — hand in hand! Queensland heart across the land! [Both Bridge] When the stars come out and the lights turn on We’ll be right where we belong — Down the track where the warm winds roam, Headin’ down the long highway home! [Both Final Chorus] Long highway home — sun sinkin’ low! Coast‑side wind where the gum‑trees grow! Long highway home — hand in hand! Queensland heart across the land! (Fade: ringing guitar + soft wind)
