It's a long way to Nashville but I've seen that road before. Here's hopin' that she knows me when I stand outside her door But some wind came up this evening All the stars have gone away And there'll be a storm before the dawn But I can't turn back no more It's been a year since I seen her, it's been a year spent underground I've told the wind a thousand times I didn't mean to let her down With promises of seasons That long left the frozen trees Now silent rumors tell she's done quite well With a new love she has found If she's found herself a good deal, well then I guess I can't complain Just kiss her once for good luck, ask her what might be his name And we can talk some all the good times And seek out her rainbow sign But I have loved too long to be that strong, And I hope it doesn't rain It's a long way to Nashville but I've seen that road before. Here's hopin' that she knows me when I stand outside her door But some wind came up this evening All the stars have gone away And there'll be a storm before the dawn But I can't turn back no more