Chuck Mead - A Long Time Ago lyrics

I pledged my heart to the country I sold my soul to rock n roll I told you I'd be back someday With my pockets full of gold I played my hand down at the crossroads Got stoned on Satan's gra** And I remembered my Mama read from the Bible “This too shall pa**” But that was a long time that was a long time That was a long time ago All I wanted was a living And someone to share my life Maybe a song on the radio Then I would come back and make you my wife But hopes and dreams and promises Don't always come true On that winding road to the promised land That led me away from you But that was a long time that was a long time That was a long time ago I burned right through Atlanta And everybody knew my name Singin' “Rainy Night in Georgia” “Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain” On the wings of an Eagle flyin' on diesel fuel I count the miles and think of you And I wonder if you miss me The way you used to do But that was a long time that was a long time That was a long time ago I broke down outside of Memphis In a '73 Ford van I got a gig tonight on Beale Street For my Dixie biker fans I used to say “I'd give anything Come win come lose or draw” But I've learned that it takes everything If you want to have it all But that was a long time that was a long time That was a long time ago