I can see the sadness in your eyes

Knowing that I'm goin' to leave

If I told you the reason you'd never understand

'Cause the truth you never could see.



So I'm goin' back to the country roads

Back where the tall corn grows

Back where the river's running free

Back where the air is clear back where I can hear

The whippoorwills sing me to sleep.



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I've enjoyed the sweetness of your smile

And your soft touch that warms me when I'm cold

If you want me you can find me look down that country road

I'll be walking and looking for my soul.



So I'm goin' back to the country roads

Back where the tall corn grows

Back where the river's running free

Back where the air is clear back where I can hear

The whippoorwills sing me to sleep...