Daddy works hard as a travelin salesman You know he's just gotta pay them bills, man And momma don't work unless she's down at the church Daddy works hard as a travelin salesman You know he's just gotta pay them bills, man And momma don't work unless she's down at the church Sister got herself a Bachelor's degree More than you can say about me I'm feeling low out here on the road Chorus: It's been a long time since I started runnin, baby Long time since I've seen you Wish you would-a told me that you loved me this way, Forever's way too late, could have been my baby Pickin it up and puttin it down Chasin dreams around this broke down town Now I need a little time to breathe I remember when you caught my eye Ain't it funny how time flies by But before long I had to get gone Chorus: It's been a long time since I started runnin, baby Long time since I've seen you Wish you would-a told me that you loved me this way, Forever's way too late, could have been my baby Bridge: Goodbye baby, goodbye home Sorry for leavin you on your own Wish I could stay, just gotta go Gotta keep - keep rollin' down that road Chorus: It's been a long time since I started runnin, baby Long time since I've seen you Wish you would-a told me that you loved me this way, Forever's way too late, could have been my baby You could have been my baby