Well, I'm heading south to Georgia for two shows in a row

Didn't get much sleep last night the way these drivers roll

Heaven seems so far away

I believe my weary soul will be gone a long time (long gone, long time)

I heard my baby laughing like a jackal in the night

I looked in through the window and I saw an awful sight

Well, he took off my overcoat and she turned out the light

And I'll be gone a long time (long gone, long time)

Well, a Jay bird sees a little worm a'dancing on the ground

I guess there ain't no hiding place no matter where you're found

I just came from Traverse City, now I'm Withlacoochee bound

I'll be gone a long time (long gone, long time)

Jesus took the water and turned it into wine

Me, I'll take them pretty girls and try to make 'em mine

And I tell 'em not to worry, that I'll see them down the line

And I'll be gone a long time (long gone, long time)

Well, I just keep a-rolling to the rhythm of the band

And if you think I'm lucky boys you just don't understand

I'll pick this old guitar until my fingers turn to sand

And I'll be gone a long time (long gone, long time)

I'll be gone a long time (long gone, long time)