Highway 40 Blues

Well, these Highway 40 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 40 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 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
 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 40 blues