Turn the Page

Waylon Jennings · Turn the Page [RCA Victor] [1985]

On a long and lonesome highway east of Omaha

You can listen to the engine moanin' out it's one note song

Or you can think of the woman,

The girl you knew the night before.



Your thoughts will soon be wondering the way they always do

When your ridin' sixteen hours and there's notin' much to do

And you don't feel much like ridin',

You just wish the trip was through.



Here I am on the road again

There I am up on the stage

Here I go playin' star again

There I go, turn the page.



Well, you walk in to a restaraunt, strung out from the road

You can feel the eyes upon you as your shakin' off the cold

You pretend it doesn't bother you

But you just want to explode.



Most times you can't hear 'em talk, other times you can

All the same old cliches, is that a woman or a man

And you always seem outnumbered,

You don't dare make a stand.



Here I am on the road again

There I am up on the stage

Here I go playin' star again

There I go, turn the page.



Later in the evening as you lie awake in bed

The echoes of the amplifiers ringin' in your head

You smoke the days last cigarette

Tryin' to remember what she said.



Say, here I am on the road again

There I am up on the stage

Here I go playin' star again

There I go, turn the page...

Turn the Page - Waylon Jennings

Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country performance on 'Turn the song,' a track that embodies the genre's signature blend of storytelling and melodic grit. Recorded for the RCA Victor label in 1985, the song reflects Jennings' mature artistry and his enduring commitment to the honky-tonk sound that defined his career. The recording captures the raw emotion and rhythmic drive characteristic of his work, featuring a production style that prioritizes authenticity over polish. As part of his extensive discography, this track stands as a testament to his ability to craft memorable songs that resonate with fans of classic country music. The song's placement within his later catalog highlights his continued relevance and skill as a vocalist and songwriter well into the 1980s.