Road By Road

I was a child with visions, cursed and convicted no one could understand They took me to the river, in a trial by water, bound my feet and hands I can still feel myself sinking to the bottom like a heavy stone That was just one trip I remember for my old soul Just before dawn, I could see their shadows outside my teepee There was fire everywhere, smoke filled the air, and all I heard were screams I can still feel the horses' thunder on the ground as I tried to run Took an arrow to the heart in the burning field, but I'm still not done Life by life road by road 'Til I get where I'm supposed to go Each time I return there's something to learn So I'll take it slow Life by life road by road My West Virginia lady was crying on my shoulder begging me not to go My blue coat and a musket strapped around my chest, I could hear the bugle blow There were bodies everywhere when I reached the battle of Gettysburg As I laid on the ground, rain washed me clean and I left this earth Life by life road by road 'Til I get where I'm supposed to go Each time I return there's something to learn So I'll take it slow Life by life road by road Life by life road by road 'Til I get where I'm supposed to go Each time I return there's something to learn So I'll take it slow Life by life road by road Oooh Life by Life Road by Road