"Little Ways Down The Road"

"Little Ways Down The Road" (Lyrics)

Father there's no need for shouting
No need to call for me
Father there's no need for shouting
No need to call for me
I'm only a little ways down the road
I'm dreaming 'bout a lady from the hidden coves
Just let me sleep away my troubles in the apple grove
Lord, there's no need to call for me

Mamma I've done all you asked me to
No need to call for me
Mamma I've done all you asked me to
No need to call for me
I'm only a little ways down the road
Helping another mamma with a heavier load
She got them baby-wide eyes that make ya-mind explode
Lord, there's no need to call for me

Sister why you got to play that card
Don't-cha even start with me
Sister why you got to pry so hard
There's nothing more then what you see
I'm only a little ways down the road
Every prince you kiss, he turns into a toad
Go ahead bid all your money but I'll probably fold
Lord, there's no need to call for me

(Bridge)
Oh, I've been feeling like a chayote in sand box lately
Every time you break my thought
Some people only want to hear the grass grow - frankly
I want something that can't be bought
And no I haven't figured out what it is yet baby
But I'll let you know when I do
Cause you can sleep as long Rip Van Winkle
But that wont make a dream come true

Father there's no need for shouting
No need to call for me
Father there's no need for shouting
No need to call for me
I'm only a little ways down the road
I'm grieving for a lady from the hidden coves
Just let me sleep away my troubles in the apple grove
Lord, there's no need to call for me

Copyright 2002 Cory Capron

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First Performed at No Shame Theater.