Verse 1
I’m staring at your picture by the candlelight
Another lonely city, another neon night
I’m three thousand miles down this winding road
Carrying the weight of a heavy, load
I’ve seen the bright lights, I’ve heard the sirens call
But you’re the only thing that keeps me standing tall
The whiskey’s getting cold and the fire’s burning low
There’s something in my heart that I gotta let you know.
Pre-Chorus
I know I’m gone before the sun rise
I’ve seen the teardrops falling from your eyes
But baby, don’t you worry, and baby, don’t you fret
'Cause I’m the only man who hasn’t left you yet.
Chorus
Forever is a Long Time
But I’ll Spend it With You
Across the highest mountain, through the deepest blue
The ink may fade away on the pages of my life
But I’ll be there to catch you through the struggle and the strife
As long as stars are burning, as long as oceans roar
I’m gonna love you, baby, forevermore.
Verse 2
The roadies pack the gear and the bus begins to roll
Every mile I travel, you’re the owner of my soul
They say that "rock and roll" is a lover’s guaranteed grave
But you’re the only spirit that I ever want to save
I’ll trade the gold records and the fame and the noise
Just to be the one who brings you all of your joys
So close your tired eyes and dream of better days
I’m coming back to you through the autumn haze.
Bridge
(Guitar Solo: Slow, melodic, and emotional. Lots of sustained notes and soulful bends that "cry.")
Time is just a shadow...
And the world is just a stage...
But our love is the story written on every single page!
I won't let go! No!
Chorus
Forever is a Long Time
But I’ll Spend it With You
Across the highest mountain, through the deepest blue
The ink may fade away on the pages of my life
But I’ll be there to catch you through the struggle and the strife
As long as stars are burning, as long as oceans roar
I’m gonna love you, baby, forevermore.
Outro
Forevermore...
Yeah, I’m coming home, girl...
I’ll never let you go...
(Acoustic guitar strums slowly fade into the sound of a distant wind)
Goz
