Dog's jawbone slung around my neck
Kicking at the gravel, feeling like a wreck
Looking past my shoulder, waiting for the lights

That signify I might just have to put up a fight
Rifle's rusted shut; my ribs are showing through
But it's alright if I can be with you


I took the hard road
For your eyes

I took the hard road
Don't let me walk it alone


Now I remember all the dry-humping in the moonlight, kissing your wrists
Clutching sweaty palms together, running down the highway from the
Wall-eyed pill-popping military solipsists who used to think they had their claws deep in my chest


I took the hard road
For your thighs

I took the hard road
Don't let me walk it alone
Don't let me walk it alone


Young as I was, I am old inside
I've walked a thousand years in circles 1 2 3 8 & 5

Worn out, dead tired, haven't eaten in six months
Trying not to think of your lips, not even once


I took the hard road
For your hair
I took the hard road

For your skin
Don't let me walk it alone


Sent a telegram to my mother saying I'm coming back
I've got a few things to collect before I get on the track
Don't know if she's still alive 'cause the streets are sick and dying

But I'll make it to you, baby; either way, I won't be crying

I took the hard road

For your bones
I took the hard road
For your blood

Don't let me walk it
Don't let me walk it
Don't let me walk it

Don't let me walk it alone

Now, they say the water makes you go blind

But I'll find you with my nose, baby
I've got guns and hounds on my heels
And I can hear the scraping of their wheels

Signs of life are slim or none
But then I'm only looking for one
Now I'll admit I hadn't planned on this

But it's worth it just to taste your kiss

Yeah, I'll take the hard road

For your eyes
I'll take the hard road
For your bones

I'll take the hard road
For your mind
I'll take the hard road

Even for the hair on it
Don't let me walk it
Don't let me walk it

Don't let me walk it, baby
Don't let me walk it alone