Miles Away

I ran into my old friend by the side of the road today He was cuttin' back roses in the rain Had a few more miles carved in his mandolin But he kept pretty well in tune When he sang them old-time country blues Do you remember the rails that we used to ride Oh, that was many mountains ago Since we split off up on that westbound trail How you been old friend, are you doing well? I never got the chance to say I love you Now it all feels just a little too late Ever since just down the road turned Miles away Miles away Miles away How's the paint on the fence are the fields still growing wild I heard you lost your gal along the way Remember hiding high up in the rafters all day Did that old roof cave in, is there anything left of all that's been I never got the chance to say I love you Now it all feels just a little too late Ever since just down the road turned Miles away Miles away Miles away So if you run into some lost friend or lover And find only reticence remains Grab the saddle horn and just throw your body over Don't let the past Don't let the past Don't let the past hold the reins Take the chance to say I love you Even if it all feels a little too late 'Cause before you know it just down the road'll turn Miles away Miles away Miles away Miles away Miles away Miles away Miles away Miles away Miles away Miles away Miles away