Ellis Paul - 3,000 Miles (live)

Ellis Paul live in concert with Susan Werner at Somerville Theater, Boston

My name is Robert Wilson, I'm from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
I've been living out of a suitcase now for fourteen days...
I walked the boulevard in Hollywood,
I caught a Vegas show that was no good --
Met a dancer there that starred in a broadway play.
But it's a lonely world from this Greyhound,
Believe me, I've been here fourteen days.

Three thousand miles,
I've been here fourteen days,
Three thousand miles...

Now twenty-one is as good a guess as any age that I'd confess to,
Let's just say I'm old enough to get away.
Back in school, I found the only written truth
On bathroom stalls and telephone booths.
I studied awhile, but college got in my way.
I've learned much more from the back of this Greyhound,
Believe me, I've been here fourteen days.

Three thousand miles,
I've come a long, long way,
Three thousand miles...

Have you seen?
The world outside is turning --
And it's yours --
we were put here for the learning.
People talk to themselves on Greyhounds,
Even the driver strains to hear
They tell the same forgotten story --
Will it fall on forgetful ears?

Three thousand miles,
I've come a long, long way,
Three thousand miles...

Down in Houston on comes this woman with two kids and a bottle of booze,
And she cracked them both like match heads whenever they ventured too close to her fuse.
And I sat with a girl from Boston,
Playing cards for cigarettes.
I lost her name with the poker game,
But her face I will never forget --

You never forget the view from these windows,
Believe me, I've been here fourteen days...

Three thousand miles,
I've come a long, long way,
Three thousand miles...

Category:

Music

Tags:

• ellis
• paul
• susan
• werner
• singer
• songwriter
• acoustic
• guitar
• folk
• pop
• music
• live
• concert
• 3000
• miles

[daedalus28]

@rpm4565 I disagree...her voice is certainly NOT her strength here. I do love her guitar work tho!

[rpm4565]

What a duet!!! Two great talents. Ellis is just special. Except Susan should not try to be a lead guitar player. Strength is her voice.

[evtilt1]

I love his music, and I'm not saying that just because he's a cousin of mine

[MikeSkiera]

One person gave this video a thumbs down...did..di....did...you see what I did there?

[rover2007514]

I went to a lady antebellum concert a month ago and had the pleasure to have Ellis Paul open for them. Not only is he from Maine, but he was awesome. My wife and I had never heard of him and his music hit us like an anvil. Not unlike Otis Taylor. Soulful and energenic. Almost spiritual. I won't say I have a man-crush... but I'm close!

[norafilekova]

Toally rad, bro-dog.

[principal431]

I am new to this guy's music, but everything I hear I like!! What a pleasant surprise!!

[KalineDW01]

BAD AZZ!!! Is this from the 3,000 Miles DVD video he did??? Get EP new CD you will NOT be disappointed!!!

And if you don't know susan werner get her stuff too ;-)

[Patriot2572]

nice song

[2ndDayRiffs]

Terrific!