It's A Long Rocky Road written and recorded by Johnny Horton (circa 1948) A 'popping' Rock-A-Billy type hit by Johnny Horton. Note, this song has a 'fast' beat, listen to the youtube video to help get the tempo. Key of C, No capo needed to play with the youtube video. C It's a long rocky road that has no turning G7 When the one you love proves untrue C F You just sit home alone by your telephone C G C Crying your heart out for someone who's untrue It's a long rocky road that has no turning G7 Teardrops on my pillow tell me so C F There's no use in me saying I haven't been praying C G C For something I treasure and know I cannot hold F C Be faithful little darling that's what I use to say F D7 G7 But you paid no attention you just went on your way C Oh it's a long rocky road that has no turning G7 This yearning dear I hold for you C F There's no use of me sighing no use of me crying C G C I'll travel alone for I'm lost without you Instrumental, basically a full verse played. It's a long rocky road that has no turning G7 Teardrops on my pillow tell me so C F There's no use in me saying I haven't been praying C G C For something I treasure and know I cannot hold F C Be faithful little darling that's what I use to say F D7 G7 But you paid no attention you just went on your way C Oh it's a long rocky road that has no turning G7 This yearning dear I hold for you C F There's no use of me sighing no use of me crying C G C I'll travel alone for I'm lost without you End Hear this snappy 'Rock-A-Billy' tune on youtube; http://youtu.be/JjE7xxvVpCA
