The Long Way Home

Well I stumbled in the darkness
I'm lost and alone
Thought I said I'd go before us
to show the way back home
Is there a light up ahead
I can't hold on very long
Forgive me pretty baby
I always take the long way home

Money's just something you throw
off the a back of a train
I got a head full of lightning
And a hat full of rain
And I know that I said
That I'd never do it again
I love you pretty baby
But I always take the long way home

I put food on the table
And a roof over our head
But I'd trade all tomorow
For the higway instead
Watch your back
Keep your eyes shut tight
Your love is the only thing I've ever know
But one thing's for sure pretty baby
I'll always take the long way home

I love you baby
More than the whole wide world
you are my woman you know
You are my pearl
Let's go out
Past the party lights
Where we can finally be alone
Come with me and together we
Can take the long way home

Tom Waits