[Verse 1] I have not been home since you left long ago Im thumbing my way back to heaven Counting steps, walking backwards on the road Im counting my way back to heaven [Chorus 1] I cant be free with whats locked inside of me If there was a key, you took it in your hand Theres no wrong or right, but Im sure theres good and bad The questions linger overhead [Verse 2] No matter how cold the winter, theres a springtime ahead Im thumbing my way back to heaven I wish that I could hold you, I wish that I had Thinking about heaven [Bridge] I let go of a rope, thinking thats what held me back And in time Ive realized, its now wrapped around my neck I cant see whats next, from this lonely overpass Hang my head and count my steps, as another car goes past [Chorus 2] All the rusted signs we ignore throughout our lives Choosing the shiny ones instead I turned my back, now theres no turning back [Verse 3] No matter how cold the winter, theres a springtime ahead I smile, but who am I kidding? Im just walking the miles, every once in a while Ill get a ride Im thumbing my way back to heaven [Outro] Thumbing my way back to heaven Im thumbing my way back to heaven
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