[Verse 1]
High neck boots, worn-out jeans
An old guitar and a song to sing
Many times I know that I've sang it out of key
But time has taken that away from me

[Chorus]
I've been down way too long to know
That up is not a step away
But I think I've had my share
Now it's time I've had my say
I've been down way too long to know
Up is not a step away

[Verse 2]
Dark, lonely nights out on deserted roads
Don't you know my mind has held some very heavy loads
Sometimes I've hurt so bad, my eyes just couldn't see
But I never stop believin', believin' in me

[Chorus]
I've been down way too long to know
Up is not a step away
But I think I've had my share
Now it's time I've had my say
I've been down way too long to know
Up is not a step away
[Chorus]
I've been down way too long to know
That up is not a step away
But I think I've had my share
Now it's time I've had my say
I've been down way too long to know
Up is not a step away

[Verse 3]
My fingers hurt so bad, and my throat is numb
And my foot is weary from tapping like a drum
But I love the feeling, 'cause it's all that I've ever known
It's just my way of getting high, a natural guitar stone

[Chorus]
I've been down way too long to know
Up is not a step away
But I think I've had my share
Now it's time I've had my say
I've been down way too long to know
Up is not a step away
I've been down way too long to know
Up is not a step away