Lyrics

It’s been a sure-fire way of learning
Every scar’s a lesson won
Been baptized in smoke and dust
Underneath a burning sun
I’ve crossed rivers without no bridges
Stared down nights that wouldn’t end
Kept one hand tight on the Good Book
One foot pushing through the wind
[pre-chorus]
It’s been a long, long path I’ve come
Still a longer road ahead
There’s no turning back
Hear the blacktop crack
There’s trouble up ahead
[chorus]
I’m too far gone- to the break of dawn
Crack the window – feel the wind
North to South – East to west…
Till I circle back again
[verse]
Moonlight shines through the cactus
Silver shadows on the sand
Prairie dogs on the white line
Acting like they understand
Lightning crashes across the sky
Lit the desert up blood red
Like angels throwing thunder bolts
Right above my weary head
Dust devils dancing in the distance
Cold wind- cutting through my coat
The coyotes cry at midnight
Ghosts dancing in the road
I heard thunder roll through Tulsa
Felt cold steel down in Cheyenne
Every mile that tried to break me
Only taught my soul to stand
[chorus]
It’s been a long, long path I’ve come
Still a longer road ahead
There’s no turning back
Hear the blacktop crack
There’s trouble up ahead
I’m too far gone- to the break of dawn
Crack the window – feel the wind
North to South – East to west…
Till I circle back again
[verse]
Reverse it all to the fastest draw
Gun slingers do or die
Lightning shot across the mountains
No one’s asking why
Some men run when the smoke rolls in
Some, stare danger in the face
And the desert moon keeps watching down
On the truth so many chase
Prairie fire and gasoline
Boot heels chalked with dust
Moonlight on a six-string
And a heart that won’t give up
There’s a storm behind these blue eyes
And a prayer beneath this skin
Lord if I fall before tomorrow
Let me rise again
Lord if I fall tomorrow…
Lord let me rise again…