The Road Is Long
A kid growing up in Cleveland
So many years ago
Buttered popcorn, junior mints
Matinee picture shows
Stickball in the street
Beads of sweat upon his brow
A slice of youth and innocence
Times he longs for now
A latch key kid at 10
An only child, he was on his own
His Mom was a hard working lady
A small apartment, a comfortable home
His parent's marriage had soured
He had a sweetheart, he loved her so
Young love seldom lasts
Lost his grip and let her go
This road is long
The hill is steep
Things you lose
Things you keep
This road is long
It twists and turns
Things you forget
Things you learn
Got himself an education
Dodged a dreaded war
After a handful of years in service
He left and closed that door
Built himself a happy family
Everything was right on track
Over time his heart grew heavy
The foundation began to crack
This road is long
The hill is steep
Things you lose
Things you keep
This road is long
It twists and turns
Things you forget
Things you learn
Everyone had concern for him
And I did too
We all wondered what
He was going to do
Everyone had concern for him
And I did too
We all wondered what
He was going to do
Someone said they saw him
At local picture show
Hand in hand at the popcorn stand
With his true love, in tow
Grinning from ear to ear
Laughing all the while
His life has come full circle
He looks so happy now
This road is long
The hill is steep
Things you lose
Things you keep
This road is long
It twists and turns
Things you forget
Things you learn
So many years ago
Buttered popcorn, junior mints
Matinee picture shows
Stickball in the street
Beads of sweat upon his brow
A slice of youth and innocence
Times he longs for now
A latch key kid at 10
An only child, he was on his own
His Mom was a hard working lady
A small apartment, a comfortable home
His parent's marriage had soured
He had a sweetheart, he loved her so
Young love seldom lasts
Lost his grip and let her go
This road is long
The hill is steep
Things you lose
Things you keep
This road is long
It twists and turns
Things you forget
Things you learn
Got himself an education
Dodged a dreaded war
After a handful of years in service
He left and closed that door
Built himself a happy family
Everything was right on track
Over time his heart grew heavy
The foundation began to crack
This road is long
The hill is steep
Things you lose
Things you keep
This road is long
It twists and turns
Things you forget
Things you learn
Everyone had concern for him
And I did too
We all wondered what
He was going to do
Everyone had concern for him
And I did too
We all wondered what
He was going to do
Someone said they saw him
At local picture show
Hand in hand at the popcorn stand
With his true love, in tow
Grinning from ear to ear
Laughing all the while
His life has come full circle
He looks so happy now
This road is long
The hill is steep
Things you lose
Things you keep
This road is long
It twists and turns
Things you forget
Things you learn
Credits
Writer(s): Scott Shorr
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