Highway 40 Blues

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Larry Cordle] Well, these highway forty blues I've walked holes in both my shoes Counted the days since I've been gone 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 them highway forty blues [Verse 2: Tyler Childers] The highway called when I was young Told me lies of things to come "Fame and fortune lie ahead!" That'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 them highway forty blues [Instrumental Break] [Verse 3: Ricky Skaggs] You know I've rambled all around Like a rolling stone, from town to town I 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 them highway forty blues