On the Road

On the Road
Hugh Phillips

In the shadow of the night, with the music playing loud
Across the stage my love so proud. But I can tell that there’s something, that just don’t sit right,
And it’s all I can do, to save this good night.
When I’m out on the road and thinking alone,
Would it be so different if I weren’t a rolling stone?
Sadly I doubt it, ‘cause my life’s on the road.
Playing all these shows and sleeping alone.

Chorus

Well I’m on the verge of a breakdown, the night is so still.
Headed down the valley, to the land of the Whippoorwill
I need to clear my head, of the clouds in my mind
I’m on the verge of a breakdown with the sun going down.

If I could just let her know, just how much I miss her.
Would the night be so cold, and my heart so alone?
I have to just keep on playing, for the bills coming due.
It’s the middle of the night, and I don’t have you.
I wander what would happen if I stopped all this mess
The shows at night, and sleeping on the road
Could that feeling be as strong, as it once was?
When there wasn’t a doubt and the loss of my love.

Chorus

Well I’m on the verge of a breakdown, the night is so still.
Headed down the valley, to the land of the Whippoorwill
I need to clear my head, of the clouds in my mind
I’m on the verge of a breakdown with the sun going down.

I’m on the verge of a breakdown with the sun going down.