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I'm A Long Way From Home
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Waylon Jennings made this song popular back in the sixties, written by Garland Perry (Hank) Cochran. I believe this song is more of a reflection of a spritual displacement than a physical one...
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No claims of being a performer. I just give it what little I've taught myself musically by songwriting. Recorded by mic, straight to computer as sound on sound.
Born at an early age, I was just a kid at the time....from there memory escapes me, until 2000 or 2001 when I decided to teach myself guitar. In order to teach myself guitar, I took to writing songs. From there, I added bass and occasionally, harmonica and a small touch of electric guitar. Not much of a performer, but I love to experiment writing songs. So, it's nine or ten years into it so far....and I've only scratched the surface with tons to learn. Maybe, you'll find something you like on the nearly three pages, I've loaded so far....Comments are welcome, I don't expect all comments to be favorable, but objectively constructive. I make no claims of being a performer....I just give it my best with what little that I've taught myself both musically and in songwriting. All songs are either written, played and sang by myself or my attempt at covering a song by my favorite artists.
Song Info
Genre
Country Cover Songs
Charts
#3 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #16
Author
Hank Cochran
Rights
2010
Uploaded
February 09, 2010
Track Files
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MP3 3.7 MB 128 kbps 4:00
Story behind the song
Waylon was in a movie in 1966, called Nashiville Rebel. The tempo used for the song was much slower, which conveyed more of a sadness. I wanted to convey more of a desperation, so I chose a faster tempo for the song......whether I accomplished that or not......well....I leave that to you.
Lyrics
I'm A Long Way From Home Hank Cochran Refrain G A I'm a long way from home G A And so all alone G A D Homesick, like I never thought I'd be G A I'm a long way from home G A And everything is wrong G A D Someone, please watch over me D D7 G I'm not accustomed to these feelings A D The lonliness is burning my soul D D7 G Sometimes the mind is so misleading A D I wish I'd stayed at home like I was told Refrain Break D D7 G A D D D7 G A D Refrain D D7 G I wish I knew the force within me A D That keeps my mind out of control D D7 G What makes me reach for things I can't see A D I wish I'd stayed at home like I was told Refrain Break G A G A G A D G A G A G A D
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Vonee Rose Music
Jun 03, 2015
Hi Wade I love your version of "Long Way from Home" and "Remember Me" Last year was very bad for me I lost my husband and I didn't touch my computer or write anything for almost a year.. Hope you are doing well Vonee
Shelly Ann
Apr 21, 2011
Well done. I love hearing some old traditional country on here. Great job.
Bullet Train
Mar 22, 2010
Excellent job on this one Wade!! Love the Harmonica! You got some talent goin on Brother!! Peace, Marco
Roger John
Mar 08, 2010
Wade great cover of this song. I particular like the way u did the musical arrangement here. Liked the added harp. And I figure your voice fits in pretty good, doesnt it!
Jamey Darnold
Feb 22, 2010
My friend Wade, Well done on this cover. You get it right every time with your own special touch. I have a couple old records of Wayland. Now I need to rev up that old turn table again. The old country is the only country music to me. Especially the outlaw/ Bakersfield styles. You do a great justice to it all. By the way, Last night I saw Merle Haggard and Kris Kristoferson together on the same stage. You would of loved it! I sure did. Take care and much respect to you as well! Jamey
NICELY DONE WADE
Rosie Clare
Feb 12, 2010
I bet you can sing some good Charlie Daniels too!! Waylon fits you so well! This is great.......love the harmonica!!! With me being so far from my home I love the lyrics in this song. Nice job Wade! Rosie
Electric Shadow
Feb 10, 2010
Waylon Jennings was a legend we always loved his music. You did a splendid job on this cover track. The vocals convey the message and sound outstanding. Suberb atmosphere and the harmonica worked very well. Acoustic was rich and the bass tight!!!!!!!! It's a sweet package and another great song for our Cover To Cover station :);) Giving you alll the stars on this one ~Wadestar~ LL&Peace ~J&C~