Head On Down The Road

Story Behind The Song

This song was co-written with Ken Matthiesen. I had never written a blues song before but Ken's concept made it easy. His lyrics are always awesome.

Song Description

This song is about being homeless. Ken's lyrics were inspired by the dirty 30's but I think the song still rings true today.

Song Length 2:59 Genre Blues - Country
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Language English

Lyrics

The cold out in the street
Gets by my pint of gin
Tells me it's time to go
Forget about everything again

The fire in the barrel
Can't warm this worthless soul
Empty faces in my bottle
Always end up in control

(Chorus)
It's time to head on down the road
I won't stop until I get where I go
"Nice to meet you, my name is Johnny Doe"
The smile hurts but you never let it show

Drowned is the memory
Of the man I used to know
When it all gets too heavy
It's time for me to go

The fire in the barrel
We stand around and sing
Drawn to the devil
I can hardly feel a thing

(Chorus)
It's time to head on down the road
When I get there I'll be the last to know
"Nice to meet you, my name is Johnny Doe"
The smile hurts but you never let it show

(bridge)
Broken glass on the sidewalks along with shattered dreams
Every morning I wake up, I wonder where I've been

(outro)
It's time to head on down the road
Ahead of the cold
I feel it in my bones
Time to head it down the road
Ahead of the cold
Head on down the road

Lyrics Ken Matthiesen and Keith Taylor Music Ken Matthiesen and Keith Taylor
Producer Scott Joyce Performance Brent Wilson, Sean Paddock, Rod Kent, Rob Cureton, Scott Joyce

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