Highway 40 Blues Lyrics

The song Highway 40 Blues is performed by Ricky Skaggs in the album named Country Gentleman: The Best Of Ricky Skaggs [2-CD SET] in the year 1998 .



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 40 blues

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




Ricky Skaggs - Country Gentleman: The Best Of Ricky Skaggs [2-CD SET]

Jan 1998

  1. Don't Get Above Your Raisin'
  2. You May See Me Walkin'
  3. Crying My Heart Out Over You
  4. I Don't Care
  5. Heartbroke
  6. I Wouldn't Change You If I Could
  7. Highway 40 Blues
  8. You've Got A Lover
  9. Don't Cheat In Our Hometown
  10. Honey (Open That Door)
  11. Uncle Pen
  12. Something In My Heart
  13. Country Boy
  14. You Make Me Feel Like A Man
  15. Cajun Moon
  16. I've Got A New Heartache
  17. Love's Gonna Get You Someday
  18. I Wonder If I Care As Much
  19. Love Can't Ever Get Better Than This
  20. I'm Tired
  21. (Angel On My Mind) That's Why I'm Walkin'
  22. Thanks Again
  23. Old Kind Of Love Goin' Round
  24. Lovin' Only Me
  25. Let It Be You
  26. Heartbreak Hurricane
  27. Hummingbird
  28. He Was On To Somethin' (So He Made You)
  29. Restless
  30. Life's Too Long (To Live Like This)
  31. Same Ol' Love
  32. From The Word Love


Highway 40 Blues