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Introduction

Some songs take you on a journey. Others make you long for one. And then there are those rare melodies that wrap you up like a well-worn quilt, filling your heart with the warmth of home. “Way Back in the Mountains” is one of those songs. It’s a tune that feels like a deep breath of crisp mountain air, a reminder of where we come from and the simple joys that make life worth living.

With its easygoing melody and lyrics that paint a picture of rolling hills, winding roads, and the quiet kind of peace only nature can offer, this song isn’t just about a place—it’s about a feeling. It’s about belonging, about knowing that no matter how far you roam, there’s always a place that calls you back. Maybe it’s the mountains themselves, or maybe it’s the people, the traditions, the way the sun sets just right over the ridges.

This song resonates because it taps into something universal—the idea that home isn’t just where you were raised; it’s where your heart finds rest. Whether you grew up in the hills or have only dreamed of their misty mornings and slow, winding rivers, “Way Back in the Mountains” feels like an invitation to step back into a world where life is simpler, where love is stronger, and where the best moments are often the quietest ones.

So, if you’ve ever felt the pull of the mountains, if you’ve ever longed for a place that feels untouched by time, this song will feel like an old friend welcoming you home

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Lyrics

[Verse]
How far can a man stretch a dollar?
I thought as I counted my pay
I told myself over and over
There must be some other way

No light at the end of the tunnel
The whole world is falling apart
And I need this load on my shoulder
Like I need a hole in my heart

[Chorus]
I’m gonna move way back in the mountains
Build a cabin nobody can find
I’m gonna move way back in the mountains
I’m gonna leave this old city behind

[Verse]
How does a man hold a woman
When he’s standing on unsteady ground?
She’s wantin’ things I can’t give her
Things that make her world go round

I’m tradin’ this microwave oven
For a cast iron pot-bellied stove
If all I can make is a livin’
Hey, I should have moved back a long time ago

[Chorus]
I’m gonna move way back in the mountains
Build a cabin nobody can find
I’m gonna move way back in the mountains
I’m gonna leave this old city behind

[Outro]
I’m gonna move way back in the mountains
Build a cabin nobody can find