Billy Strings Highway Of Sorrow

Down the highway of sorrow, I’m traveling alone
I’ve lost all my true friends, I’ve lost a happy home
I’m heading for destruction, I’m on the wrong track
Down the highway of sorrow, there’s no turning back

I once had a darling wife, kind, true and sweet
Life seemed so bright and gay, everything complete
I fell for another who’s led my life astray
So I’ll live in sorrow ’til my dying day

I went back to my darling, I got down on my knees
I begged her with tear-filled eyes to give my poor heart ease
But she was hurt so deeply she could not forgive
So I’ll live in sorrow as I long as I live

BILLY STRINGS VIDEOS

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2024-10-19

15 of 18

Wargasm ,

The Two Soldiers

, Highway Hypnosis

2024-07-31

11 of 14

Wargasm ,

The Two Soldiers

, Likes Of Me

2022-03-15

9 of 10

Ruby ,

The Two Soldiers

, Hide and Seek

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Highway Of Sorrow

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WRITTEN BY

Bill Monroe, Pete Pyle

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Origin: Traditional (1800s Civil War Ballad)

First published in 1863 and most likely originally about the Dec. 13, 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg. The lyrics were easily changed to describe almost any battle and used to tell the story of multiple Civil War battles including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

First recording by Monroe Gevedon (1937)

Released by Norman Blake and Tony Rice (1990)

Released by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman (1991)

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2022-03-15 Roadrunner – Boston, MA

MOST RECENT TIME PLAYED

2024-10-19 Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL

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2024-10-19 Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL 2024-07-31 DCU Center Arena – Worcester, MA 2022-03-15 Roadrunner – Boston, MA

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Highway Of Sorrow

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TOTAL TIMES PLAYED: 1

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Set 1 Opener

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Encore

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Set 2 Closer

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