40 Miles

INTRO Every time I make this trip, 40 miles is all it takes. Along the way I see my life, Every triumph and mistake. There's the tree where we carved a heart, And signed our names to show our love. Now the memories come flooding back, With all the things we were dreaming of. 40 miles won't take a day, But its a long, long way. Its not far as the crow flies, My whole life in 40 miles. I remember one dark day, Limping home all stoney broke. The golden boy all ragged and torn, The longest miles that I ever drove. Later on when the years had turned, Coming home with a heart full of pride. Telling all the sweet old stories, To the woman soon to be my bride. 40 miles won't take a day, But its a long, long way. Its not far as the crow flies, My whole life in 40 miles. There's the road to the old stone church, Where we layed grandma down to rest. I remember what she said: I'm ready child, now please don't fret. Now I just passed the second creek, Another circle has come around. It won't be long till I see the light, 40 miles behind me now. 40 miles won't take a day, But its a long, long way. Its not far as the crow flies, My whole life in 40 miles. My whole life in 40 miles. (fade out) INSTRUMENTAL ) = 022000 ) = x02220 ) = x24432 **************************************************************************