Keep the Lantern Burning Lyrics

I've got the road stretched out before me

Miles and miles, to go before I rest

With just me and this guitar, goodbye to my home

In the Pacific Northwest

I've put my money down, you can place your bets

We'll see who wins

These four wheels spinning round, round and round they go, we'll see where it ends

Tell my family I won't be gone too long

And keep the lantern burning, help me find my way back home

Know that on my journey, tears may fall sometimes

That just means I'm learning something beautiful about this life

I haven't got all the answers, but Lord knows I try

And act like I do

When I'm feeling lonely, I'll drive out to some old dirt road

And think of you

It's a long road ahead with 22 years behind, and I'm chasing dreams

So far from my hometown to Nashville, but when I feel lost

I know it's closer than it seems

Tell my family I won't be gone too long

And keep the lantern burning, help me find my way back home

Know that on my journey, tears may fall sometimes

That just means I'm learning something beautiful about this life

I miss my home, but a man has to be strong

When the night is much too long, I'll pray for the morning sun

And I'll stay strong when the night is much too long

Pray for the morning sun, smile and carry on

Tell my family I won't be gone too long

And keep the lantern burning, help me find my way back home

Know that on my journey, tears may fall sometimes

That just means I'm learning something beautiful about this life