Hobo's Meditation Lyrics - Merle Haggard

I have often dreamed of a far off place 

Where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me 

Where the crowds will cheer when they see my face 

And a voice keeps saying this is where I'm meant to be 

I'll be there someday, I can go the distance 

I will find my way if I can be strong 

I know every mile will be worth my while 

When I go the distance I'll be right where I belong 

Down an unknown road to embrace my fate 

Though the road may wander, it will lead me to you 

And a thousand years would be worth the wait 

It may take a lifetime but somehow I'll see it through 

And I won't look back, I can go the distance 

And I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeat 

It's an uphill slope but I won't lose hope 

Till I go the distance and my journey is complete 

But to look beyond the glory 

Is the hardest part 

For a hero's strength 

Is measured by his heart 

Like a shooting star I can go the distance 

I will search the world, I will face its harms 

I don't care how far I can go the distance 

Till I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms 

I will search the world 

I will face its harms 

Till I find my hero's welcome 

Waiting in your arms