Miles Away

I ran into my old friend by the side of the road today

He was cuttin' back roses in the rain

Had a few more miles carved in his mandolin

But he kept pretty well in tune

When he sang them old-time country blues

Do you remember the rails that we used to ride?

Oh, that was many mountains ago

Since we split off, up on that westbound trail

How you been old friend? Are you doing well?

I never got the chance to say, "I love ya"

Now it all feels just a little too late

Ever since "Just down the road" turned

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

How's the paint on the fence? Are the fields still a-growing wild?

I heard you lost your gal along the way

Remember hiding high up in the rafters all day?

Did that old roof cave in? Is there anything left of all that's been?

I never got the chance to say, "I love ya"

Now it all feels just a little too late

Ever since "Just down the road" turned

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

So if you run into some lost friend or lover

And find only reticence remains

Grab the saddle horn and just throw your body over

Don’t let the past

Don’t let the past

Don’t let the past hold the reins

Take the chance to say, "I love ya"

Even if it all feels a little too late

'Cause before you know it, "Just down the road"'ll turn

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away

Miles away