[Intro] mmm mmmm mmm [Verse 1] I packed my bag, hit the open road, With a restless heart and a heavy load. I thought I’d find the world out there, But found myself in the foreign air. mmmmm [Pre-Chorus] Every town, every face, a story untold, Every handshake warm, every smile gold. The more I wander, the clearer it seems, We’re all just chasing the same old dreams. Yeah... [Chorus] I’m going up country, to deepen my soul, Following the rivers where the truth flows. From the mountains high to the desert sand, I’m learning who I am in this wide, wide land. [musical interlude] [Verse 2] I met a man on a hill in Peru, His laughter told me more than I ever knew. A family shared their rice in Vietnam, Showed me the power of an open palm. mmmmm [Pre-Chorus] Across the seas, under every sky, I’ve seen the same look in every eye. Love and hope, fear and pain, We’re different, but somehow the same. oooo [Chorus] I’m going up country, to deepen my soul, Following the rivers where the truth flows. From the mountains high to the desert sand, I’m learning who I am in this wide, wide land. [Dobro guitar solo] [Drop] [Bridge] [Spoken rhythmically] The farther I roam, the closer I get, To knowing the things I’ll never forget. It’s not the places, it’s the hearts I’ve known, That make me feel like I’ve come back home. I've come Home... oooo... [Chorus] I’m going up country, to deepen my soul, Following the rivers where the truth flows. From the mountains high to the desert sand, I’m learning who I am in this wide, wide land. [Country harmonica solo] [Outro] So here I stand, a man renewed, With a heart that’s open, and gratitude. I’ve traveled far, I’ve traveled wide, And found the world living inside. [Country ending]
