500 Miles Away from Home
Glen Campbell · The Astounding 12-String Guitar [1964]
You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles
Lord I'm one, Lord I'm two, Lord I'm three, Lord I'm four
I'm 500 miles away from home.
Not a shirt on my back, not a penny to my name
Lord, I can't go back this a'way
This a'way, this a'way, this a'way, this a'way
Lord, I can't go back this a'way.
Well, I'm walking these ties with tears in my eyes
Trying to read a letter from my home
From my home, from my home, from my home, from my home
Trying to read a letter from my home.
If this train's running right I'll be home by Saturday night
I'm 500 miles away from home
Away from home, away from home, away from home. away from home
I'm 500 miles away from home...
500 Miles Away from Home
Glen Campbell's 1964 recording of '500 Miles Away from Home' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the twelve-string acoustic guitar. Released on the album *The Astounding 12-String Guitar*, the track showcases Campbell's ability to blend folk storytelling with a polished, radio-friendly arrangement that defined the era's sound. The song's narrative of longing and distance resonated deeply with audiences, becoming a staple of the folk-rock repertoire. Campbell's distinctive vocal delivery and intricate guitar work transformed a traditional ballad structure into a memorable piece that highlighted his unique talent for capturing the emotional weight of the American road. This recording remains a significant song in his discography, illustrating his commitment to high-quality acoustic performances during the mid-1960s.