"The Low Road" lyrics - SHOOTER JENNINGS

Oh, when I was at school somebody was pickin' on me
Pushed me down at the playgrounds and I skinned my knees
Lord, I wanted to call and it occurred to me
Took my Skeletor lunchbox, took out his front teeth

My daddy always told me do the best that you can
Be a kind hearted sensitive hard workin' man
And that the high road is closed and the lifeline comin' down
Sometimes you got to man up and take the low road around
Sometimes you got to tough it up and take the low road around

Now needless to say my bully's problems did cease
But I found myself in love with a two timin' cheat
When she left I wanted to die, Lord, I didn't even eat
Then in walks her little sister with all kinds of sweet

My mama always said, "Son, you got try hard"
You'll find a woman that will love you for the man that you are
And that the high road is closed and the lifeline comin' down
Sometimes you got to man up and take the low road around
Sometimes you got to think quick and take the low road around

When I took my song to Nashville, Lord, it didn't take me long
To realize they ain't helping, don't play along
I may not look and sound like a money but my heart is my song
I'm gonna keep doin' it my way whether I'm right or wrong

My daddy always said, "Son, don't ever try to be
Just like another one of them boys you ain't ever gonna be"
And that the high road is closed and the lifeline comin' down
Sometimes you got to man up and take the low road around
Sometimes you got to tough it up and take the low road around
Strap some chains on them tires and take the low road around