Key: F
Introduction:
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This ain't no long journey home.
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This ain't no trip across the tracks.
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This ain't no dead end street
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There ain't no turning back.
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This ain't no long journey home.
G F
Another tale about an aging man,
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A tried and twisted plot, Yeah..
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Another hero finding out that He's not. Yeah..
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Act one We watch the onion peel.
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Act two the tragic flaw revealed.
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In three We close Our eyes as His fate's sealed. Yeah..
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This ain't no long journey home.
G F
Here's a story about a once young girl
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Whose life has turned to rot. Yeah..
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Thought She found Her dreams but She had not. Yeah..
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Act one we see Her bold and strong.
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Act two We watch Her fumble along.
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In three We close Our eyes as all goes wrong. Yeah..
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This ain't no long journey home.
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This ain't no trip across the tracks.
F C
This ain't no dead end street
Em7 Am
There ain't no turning back.
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This ain't no long journey home.
G F
A cautionary tale for all who come this way,
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A warning writ in water. Yeah..
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Act one You'll see it all so clear.
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Act two You'll watch it disappear.
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In three open Your eyes and stare down Your fears. Yeah..
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'Cause this ain't no long journey home.
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This ain't no long journey home.
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This ain't no long journey home.
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This ain't no long journey home.