The Marshall Tucker Band - Take The Highway

When Jimmy Hall of Southern rock band Wet Willie suggested that Toy Factory record a demo, the Spartanburg, South Carolina band included Take The Highway, a long-time favorite from the group’s live set.
Execs at Capricorn Records responded positively and the boys were thrilled. Wet Willie next invited Toy Factory down to Macon to play for the company men. While getting ready for their big gig, one of the band members spotted a key ring on the floor of the building in which they were rehearsing.
Attached was a tag that read “Marshall Tucker,” the name of a blind piano tuner who also rented the space, and now the new name of Toy Factory, as well. In Georgia, the MTB pulled out all the stops and secured the deal.
Opening up their debut album was Take The Highway, originally written as a ballad by guitarist Toy Caldwell, and re-fashioned into a showcase for the Tuckers’ free-spirited blend of rock, jazz, and country." - Ed Osborne

Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Take the highway
Lord knows I've been gone too long
Lot of sad days
One day you'll turn around and I'll be gone
And the time has finally come
For me to pack my bags and walk away
Hear me say

[Verse 2]
I'll be back someday
But darlin' please don't wait for me too long
There's just one place I can't stay
Memories of your love still lingers on
And the time has finally come
For me to pack my bags and walk away
Hear me say

[Flute and Guitar Solos]

[Verse 2]
I'll be back someday
But darlin' please don't wait for me too long
There's just one place I can't stay
Memories of your love still lingers on
And the time has finally come
For me to pack my bags and walk away
Hear me say

[Outro]
Take the highway
Take the highway
Take the highway
And the time has finally come
For me to pack my bags and walk away
Here me say