words and music by Arlo Guthrie



CHORUS:

Lying on the side of the road

Feeling like he heard a sound

Shivered with the feelin' that he knowed

John looked down, John looked down

John looked down the long, long road



She gave John a present that was fine

So fine that he had to go

Went to see what it was that he knowed

John looked down, John looked down

John looked down the long, long road



And I know it's hard

But what did you expect of her?

John looked down



If you see the lady in your mind

Even in her nothingness

Standing through the darkest night

And the people want to fight

But first ask if it's all right

John looked down, John looked down

John looked down the long, long road



CHORUS



And I know it's hard

But what did you expect of her?

John looked down