Long is the time, hard is the road lyrics

Big old snake of red tail lights

Lookin' for a drain

Pretty red, like diamond bright

Become your ball and chain

If you ever reach the other side,

It will never be this way

They tie you down with your own high hopes,

You better listen what I say

Long is the time, and hard is the road

Everybody lookin' for a place

To put down their heavy load

Fat cat screaming' up above

Cause he don't get no second chance

He's passing down his reckless fear

He kick your chains and make you dance

Dance around his daydream

'Till he gets to fly away

You find a dagger in your back

You better listen what I say

Long is the time, and hard is the road

Everybody lookin' for a place

To put down their heavy load

Oh, long is the time and hard is the road

Hard is the road

[solo]

Oh, long is the time and hard is the road

Everybody lookin' for a place

To put down their heavy load

Long is the time, and hard is the road.

• Artist:Chris Rea
• Album:Blue Jukebox, 2004