I cross the willamette on a starless winter night Portland fades as she's dancing across my mind When she'd hold the bottle close, and i'd wish that it were me. She'd say "the liquor works much quicker" than i'll my whispering. And I feel so far away From the love that her and I once made. But I learned to shoulder all my burdens And Hide those crosses that I bear. Her figure dancing in the moonlight, With those flowers in her hair. When the first morning light falls On the windswept carolinas Under an old oak tree with a tire swing Is where I go to find her. When I feel so far away From the love that her and I once made. So I buried my heart on the interstate Fueled by the fire our love once made. My soul free of the tug-of-war And I'm stuck wondering what was it all for When I feel, so far away. Oh I feel so far away. I watch the earth pass my foot heavy on the gas. She learned all about love from a T.V. screen All those rock and roll songs and shattered dreams. Her hearts been broken so many times It keeps healing itself, a little less right. She's got a chip on her shoulder and ace up her sleeve Everything she needed to destroy me. Never needed more than those emerald eyes, A packed suitcase, and the words "good" "bye." So watch me bury my heart on the interstate Fueled by the fire our love once made. My soul free of the tug-of-war And I'm stuck wondering what was it all for When I feel, so far away. Oh I feel so far away. I watch the earth pass my foot heavy on the gas. Under the shadow of the mountains that we fell in love Over the river and the walls my hearts put up Dancing in the breeze, beckoning spring, No one there to witness just her and me I feel so far away Oh a feel so far away.