Well I stumbled in the darkness, I'm lost and alone
Though I said I'd go before us, sure the way back home
Is there a light up ahead, I can't hold on very long
Forgive me pretty baby but I always take the long way home
Money's just something you throw off the back of a train
I got a head full of lightning and a heart full of rain
And I know that I said I'd never do it again
Oh well I love you sweet baby but I always take the long way home
I put food on the table and a roof overhead
But I'd trade it all tomorrow for the highway instead
Watch your back if I should tell you love's the only thing I'd ever know
One thing's for sure sweet baby, I always take the long way home
Oh I love you baby more than the whole wide world
I'm your woman, you know you are my pearl
So let's go out past the party lights where we can finally be alone
Come with me, we can take the long way home
Come with me, together we can take the long way home
Come with me, together we can take the long way home