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Ricky Skaggs - Highway 40 Blues "Live In London" 1985
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ricky Skaggs
Ricky Skaggs
Mandolin
Bruce Bouton
Bruce Bouton
Steel Guitar
Béla Fleck
Béla Fleck
Banjo
Jesse Chambers
Jesse Chambers
Bass
Mickey Merritt
Mickey Merritt
Piano
Ray Flacke
Ray Flacke
Electric Guitar
Rodney Price (Bounty Killer)
Rodney Price (Bounty Killer)
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Larry Cordle
Larry Cordle
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ricky Skaggs
Ricky Skaggs
Producer
Bob Irwin
Bob Irwin
Producer
Margie Hunt
Margie Hunt
Producer
Vic Anesini
Vic Anesini
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Well, these highway forty 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
[Chorus]
But in the end I had to lose
Lord above, I've paid my dues
Got the highway forty blues
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
My eye's are filled with bitter tears
Lord, I ain't been home in years
Got the highway forty blues
[Verse 3]
You know I've rambled all around
Like a rollin' 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
[Outro]
Things a country boy can't use
Dixieland, I sure miss you
Got the highway forty blues
Written by: Larry Cordle

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