I woke up to the setting sun

Nothin to show for what I had done

I became, so adrift and estranged

From what I once was 'fore I lost my way



I ached for the place where my love resides

Across the mountains across the river wide

As I gazed at that jagged line

A heavy burden, weighin on my mind

And I remember my father sayin



He said son, be a working man

Do the best you can

And you'll be like gold

And love with an honest heart

Always do your part, and you'll be like gold

Live with pride cause you tried



So I rode through those forlorn fields

And made my way back on some rusted wheels

Back to where my true love resides

Across the mountains, across the river wide



There stood the house alone on the hill

The paint was weathered now, it was dark and still

A fool I was, to be gone so long

For I knew now, my love was gone



He said son, be a working man

Do the best you can

And you'll be like gold

And love with an honest heart

Always do your part, and you'll be like gold

Live with pride cause you tried