The darkest hour is always before the dawn
And it sure is dark out here driving all alone
Well I love you baby, I will for all my life
But it's sad to say I can't come home tonight

Because I'm down below the Mississippi line
Where the clouds are dancing in the full moon light
I love you baby but I gotta go to Varnado tonight
On the side of the road underneath the pines
There's a big arrow flashing my name on the sign
I love you baby but I gotta show in Varnado tonight

I tried to call you up and tell you so
But I can't use my phone on the paris road
Still I love you baby you know I'd never be untrue
Sometimes it gets so hard when you're on the move

When your down below the Mississippi line
Where the clouds are dancing in the full moon light
I love you baby but I gotta go to Varnado tonight
On the side of the road underneath the pines
There's a big arrow flashing my name on the sign
I love you baby but I gotta show in Varnado tonight

I'm down below the Mississippi line
Where the clouds are dancing in the full moon light
I love you baby but I gotta go to Varnado tonight
On the side of the road underneath the pines
There's a big arrow flashing my name on the sign
I love you baby but I gotta show in Varnado tonight