Riding through dust with the saddle worn thin,
Chasing the night where the shadows begin.
Cattle low softly, the coyotes cry,
Stars mark the trail through a moonlit sky.

Hat pulled down as the cold winds moan,
Ghosts of the prairie won’t leave me alone.
The weight of the past in my leathered reins,
Searching for peace in the endless plains.

I’m taking the long way home,
Through rivers wild and canyons unknown.
Every mile sings like a prayer I’ve sown,
I’m taking the long way home.

Echoes of gunfire still ring in my ears,
Old debts unpaid and the trail lined with fears.
Whiskey can’t wash all the sins from my soul,
But I keep on riding—this heart won’t fold.

I’m taking the long way home,
Through rivers wild and canyons unknown.
Every mile sings like a prayer I’ve sown,
I’m taking the long way home.

Thunder rolls low as the storm draws near,
The wind hums songs only cowboys hear.
Through dust and fire, I’ll ride alone,
But I’ll never quit till I’m home.

I’m taking the long way home,
Through rivers wild and canyons unknown.
Every mile sings like a prayer I’ve sown,
I’m taking the long way home.

The long way home
It’s where I belong.

The Long Way Home

I wrote this wondering what it would be like if I didn't have my wife.  Then the line started repeating in my head, "what would Johnny have been without June?"  I thought about the song, "Hurt," and his agony after she passed.  This is a more upbeat look at that idea.

Johnny Without June

Break or a breakup? 
M. Shelton

Verse 1-
You grabbed your keys, took some things
In such a rush you forgot your ring
Yeah, you jumped in your truck
Left in a cloud of dust
You never cried, never yelled
Didn’t even say to just go to Hell…
…So, I gotta know, how’s this all gonna go?

CHORUS
Is there a chance we can make up? Cuz, I don’t want to wake up
Alone in a bed, without you by my side
Are you just out with friends?
Trying on being single for pretends
I just want one more chance to make it right
So, I’m asking you, what are we made of?
Ooooo, Is this a break or a breakup?

Verse 2-
Word got out around town
No one’s talking, they just turn around
won’t look me in the eyes
They know something bout you and I
I don’t know where to begin
Can we start over? Is this where we end
…I just wanna know (I just wanna know), how’s this all gonna go?

CHORUS
Is there a chance we can make up? Cuz, I don’t want to wake up
Alone in a bed, without you by my side
Are you just out with friends?
Trying on being single for pretends
I just want one more chance to make it right
So, I’m asking you, what are we made of?
Ooooo, Is this a break or a breakup?

Musical break
 
CHORUS 2
Is there a chance we can make up? Cuz, I don’t want to wake up
Alone in a bed, I need you by my side
I promise I’ll love you. This is something we’ll get through
We’ve only got one chance to get this right
So, I’m asking you, are we out of love?
Ooooo, Is this a break or a breakup? Is this a break or a breakup? I don’t wanna break up


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