(it's A) Long Lonely Highway

Elvis Presley · Elvis 75-Good Rockin' Tonight [2009]

It's a long lonely highway when you're travellin' all alone

And it's a mean old world when you got no-one to call your own

And you pass through towns too small to even have a name, oh yes

But you gotta keep on goin', on that road to nowhere

Gotta keep on goin', though there's no-one to care

Just keep movin' down the line



It's a long lonely highway without her by my side

And it's a trail full of teardrops that keep on being cried

My heart's so heavy it's a low down dirty shame oh yes

You gotta keep on goin', on that road to nowhere

Gotta keep on goin', though there's no-one to care

Just keep movin' down the line



I gotta rock for my pillow 'neath a weeping willow

And the cool grass for my bed



My drinking water's muddy so don't you tell me buddy

That I wouldn't be better off dead

It's a long lonely highway gettin' longer all the time

And if she don't come and get me

Well, I'm gonna lose my mind

So if you read about me tell her she's the one to blame, oh yes

You gotta keep on goin', on that road to nowhere

Gotta keep on goin', though there's no-one to care

Just keep movin' down the line

Movin' down the line

Movin' down the line

(it's A) Long Lonely Highway

Elvis Presley's rendition of '(it's A) Long Lonely Highway' stands as a poignant example of his ability to interpret country and folk material with emotional depth. Originally written by Johnny Cash, the song captures a sense of isolation and weary travel, themes that resonated deeply with Presley's own career trajectory. This recording highlights his versatility beyond rock and roll, showcasing a more somber, introspective side often found in his later work. The track fits within a broader discography that spans decades of musical evolution, from early rockabilly to mature balladry. While the song has appeared on various compilations, its enduring appeal lies in Presley's vocal delivery, which conveys the weight of the journey described without relying on flashy production. It remains a significant song in his extensive catalogue of covers and original compositions.