Well, 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!
That's what the billboard lights had said
Shattered dreams, my mind is numb,
My money's gone, stick out my thum
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
Well, 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