These Highway Forty blues

I've walked holes in both my shoes

Counted the days since I've been gone

And I'd love to see the lights of home.



Wasted time and money too

Squandered youth in search of truth

But in the end I had to lose

Lord above, I've paid my dues

Got the Highway Forty blues.



The highway called when I was young

Told me lies of things to come

Fame and fortune lies ahead

It's what the billboard lights had said.



Shattered dreams, my mind is numb

My money's gone, stick out my thumb

My eyes are filled with bitter tears

Lord, I ain't been home in years

Got the Highway Forty blues.



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You know, I've rambled all around

Like a rolling stone, from town to town

Met pretty girls I have to say

But none of them could make me stay.



I've played the music halls and bars

Had fancy clothes and big fine cars

Things a country boy can't use

Dixieland I sure miss you

Got the Highway Forty blues...