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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jay Farrar
Jay Farrar
Vocals
Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy
Bass Guitar
M. Heidorn
M. Heidorn
Drums
Rich Gilbert
Rich Gilbert
Pedal Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jay Farrar
Jay Farrar
Songwriter
Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy
Songwriter
M. Heidorn
M. Heidorn
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paul Q. Kolderie
Paul Q. Kolderie
Producer
Sean Slade
Sean Slade
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Persuaded, paraded, inebriated, and down
Still aware of everything life carries on without
'Cause there's one too many faces with dollar sign smiles
I got to find the shortest path to the bar for a while
[Verse 2]
A long way from happiness
In a three hour away town
Whiskey bottle over Jesus
Not forever, just for now
Not forever, but just for now
[Verse 3]
When there's a trouble around, it's never far away
The same trouble's been around for a life and a day
Oh, I can't forget the sound, 'cause it's here to stay
The sound of people chasin' money and money gettin' away
[Verse 4]
A long way from happiness
In a three hour away town
Whiskey bottle over Jesus
Not forever, just for now
Not forever, but just for now
[Verse 5]
Oh, in between the dirt, disgust there must be
Some air to breathe and something to believe
Well, liquor and guns the sign says quite plain
Somehow life goes on in a place so insane
[Verse 6]
A long way from happiness
In a three hour away town
Whiskey bottle over Jesus
Not forever, just for now
Not forever, but just for now
Written by: Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy, M. Heidorn

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