"Long Walk To Heaven" lyrics - MARTY STUART

Well, I'm one day, one day closer
Than I've ever been before
One mile, one mile further
Down this tired and weary road
This old world is full of some trouble
So many heartaches I have known
Like a pilgrim I keep on moving
'cause this world is not my home

[Chorus:]
It's a long walk
It's a long walk
It's a long walk to heaven
And I'm too close to turn around

Sometimes every mile's a mountain
And each step, lord, I'm counting
Until I see the lights beyond that crystal sea
Lead me on, lest I falter
Until I kneel down at your altar
Then father please, oh please, oh please have mercy on me
Well, well, well, well

[Chorus:]
Well, it's a long walk
It's a long walk
It's a long walk to heaven
But I'm too close to turn around
Turn around, to turn around