The Old Way Back Lyrics

Mama how would you describe me?

Mama how would you describe me?

how would you describe me

If I showed up at your door?

Mama how would you describe me?

Would you still see the light in me?

I'd been gone many a long day

When I was told, on the long black road,

That I should go, the old way back

Papa how would you describe me?

Papa how would you describe me?

If I showed up at midnight

Papa how would you describe me?

Would you still take pride in me?

I have not always been a good man

I was told, on the long black road,

That I should go, the old way back

Through the trees, I can see you and the old way back

You see me, fishing by the creek

Hanging out, skipping rocks amongst the reeds

You know I'm not the same man that I used to be (used to be)

Brother how would you describe me?

Would you still play guitar with me,

After that night when I broke your nose?

Sister how would you describe me?

Would you confide in me,

Or would you turn the lock upon your door?

I was told, on the road, that I should go, the old way back

Through the trees, I can see you, and the old way back home

Mama how would you describe me?

Mama how would you describe me?

Mama how would you describe me?

If I lay here cold