Lyrics

One Too Many Roads
Words and Music: Mark David Manders

Stumbling my way through life on those back roads of Texas
Lord, I guess I’ve seen a thing or two
There’s a song in every smile and not knowing where the next is
Keeps my baggage packed, my mind on the move
I’ve shared a lady’s company in more than just one town
But when daylight comes a calling I’m nowhere to be found
Still I find myself a searching, but there’s nowhere to go
‘Cause I’ve been down one too many roads
I’ve been down one too many roads
And I found out the hard way
Ain’t the only way to go
And the miles I’ve put behind me
Have left me a little slow
‘Cause I’ve been down one too many roads
I spent many a night alone, my coat draped across my shoulder
Chasing headlights, my thumb in the air
And each truck that passes by makes me feel a little older
Makes me wonder, “What in the hell am I doing here?”
When I see those brake lights shining I get that feeling down inside
But when I crawl up in the cab I know it’s just another ride
And I try hard to hide it but I know it must show
That I’ve been down one too many roads
I’ve been down one too many roads
And I found out the hard way
Ain’t the only way to go
And the miles I’ve put behind me
Have left me a little slow
‘Cause I’ve been down one too many roads
When I was just sixteen I fell in love with music,
Taught myself to play this old guitar
I wrote all about my life but they said they couldn’t use it
Now I know why Nashville seems so far
Now I’m playing where I can for the money and the beer
Thank God for Texas, thank God I’m here
And if they wanted me in Nashville I don’t think I would go
‘Cause I’ve been down one too many roads
I’ve been down one too many roads
And I found out the hard way
Ain’t the only way to go
And the miles I’ve put behind me
Have left me a little slow
‘Cause I’ve been down one too many roads