Cowboy Junkies No Long Journey Home Lyrics

No Long Journey Home Lyrics

This ain't no long journey home

This ain't no trip across the tracks

This ain't no dead end street

There ain't no turning back

This ain't no long journey home



Another tale about an aging man

A tried but twisted plot

Another hero finding out that he's not

Act one we watch the onion peel

Act two the tragic flaw revealed

In three we close our eyes as his fate's sealed



This ain't no long journey home



Here's a story about a once young girl

Whose life has turned to rot

Thought she found her dreams, but she had not

Act one we see her bold and strong

Act two we watch her fumble along

In three we close our eyes as all goes wrong



This ain't no long journey home

This ain't no trip across the tracks

This ain't no dead end street

There ain't no turning back

This ain't no long journey home



A cautionary tale for all who come this way

A warning writ in water

Act one you'll see it all so clear

Act two you'll watch it disappear

In three open your eyes and stare down your fears



'Cause this ain't no long journey home

This ain't no long journey home

This ain't no long journey home

This ain't no long journey home

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