Beyond The Last Mile Song Lyrics and Chords by Ray Price
Beyond The Last Mile
Recorded by Ray Price
Written by Rex Griffin
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I'm watching the clock tick the
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hours
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away
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They say that I must hang at the dawn of the
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day
But why should I fear death
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for it's life
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anew
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For dying only takes me much nearer to
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you
You left me in anger to
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walk by the
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sea
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And when they found your body they blamed it on
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me
But you know they were wrong dear so
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wait for a
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while
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For we shall be together beyond the last
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mile
The stars hide their face to make
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way for the
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sun
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And soon death it shall claim me and make us as
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one
While others are walking the
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streets with a
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smile
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Then I know I'll be walking beyond the last
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mile
The chaplain is making his
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last plea to
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God
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Soon up the numbered steps to the scaffold I'll
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trod
My footsteps won't falter I'll
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walk with a
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smile
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For I know you'll be waiting beyond the last
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mile
FAQ
Who sang the the song Beyond The Last Mile?
- The song Beyond The Last Mile was sang by Ray Price.
Who is Ray Price?
- Noble Ray Price (January 12, 1926 - December 16, 2013) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His wide-ranging baritone is regarded as among the best male voices of country music, and his innovations, such as propelling the country beat from 2/4 to 4/4, known as the "Ray Price beat", helped make country music more popular. Some of his well-known recordings include "Release Me", "Crazy Arms", "Heartaches by the Number", "For the Good Times", "Night Life", and "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me". He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996. He continued to record and tour into his 80s.
