Running Out Of Tomorrow
The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio
Can it really be that lone since I've been home to
momma? Can it really be that long as the letters try to say?
I'm more lonesome right now than ever I remember.
I'm more lonesome right now than I was yesterday.
Chorus:
I'm running out of tomorrows. All the good ole boys are gone.
I'm running out of tomorrows, singin' yesterday's song.
Here's another cheap motel out on 101 to Fresno.
Got the TV turned up loud. Too much quiet makes me blue.
Once I thought I'd be a doctor but I quit'school runnin'
wild. There's no one here to sit beside me.
There's nothin' I can really do.
(Chorus)
I just looked into the mirror.
All my hair is getting' thin.
I just looked into the mirror where a young man used to be.
And I remember Mary. She went and married some young lawyer.
Lord, I remember Mary; was all I ever hope to see.
(Chorus)
Running Out Of Tomorrow
The Kingston Trio's "Running Out Of Tomorrow" stands as a poignant example of the group's ability to blend folk storytelling with urgent social commentary. Emerging during the height of the folk revival, the track captures the trio's signature harmonies and rhythmic acoustic drive. The song reflects the band's broader discography, which often explored themes of time, mortality, and the human condition through accessible melodies. As a recording, it showcases the ensemble's tight vocal arrangements and their capacity to deliver emotional weight without relying on complex instrumentation. This piece remains a testament to the Kingston Trio's enduring influence on American folk music, highlighting their skill in crafting narratives that resonate across generations. The track continues to be appreciated for its lyrical depth and the group's polished performance style.