Daddy worked hard for his dollar He said some folks don't, but that's o.k. They won't know which road to follow Because an easy street might lead you astray
I'll take the dirt road, it's all I know I've been a'walking it for years It's gone where I need to go It ain't easy, it ain't supposed to be So I'll take my time And life won't pass me by 'Cause it's right there to find, on the dirt road
I have lived life in the fast lane You gotta watch your back and look both ways When it's said and done the time we have is borrowed You better make real sure You're headed the right way
I'll take the dirt road, it's all I know I've been a'walking it for years It's gone where I need to go It ain't easy, it ain't supposed to be So I'll take my time And life won't pass me by 'Cause it's right there to find, on the dirt road (Repeat)