Long May You Run Lyrics
Stephen Stills & Neil Young
Lyrics
We've been through some things together
with trunks of memories still to come
we found things to do in stormy weather
long may you run,
long may you run, long may you run,
although these changes have come
with your chrome bar shining in the sun
long may you run
Well it was in Grand River in 1962
when I last saw you alive
but we lost that shift in the long decline
long may you run,
long may you run, long may you run
although these changes have come
with your chrome bar shining in the sun
long may you run
(take a breather)
maybe the beach boys got you now
with those wavy sing carolines
rolling down empty ocean roads
getting into the surfin waves on time
long may you run, long may you run
although these changes have come
with your chrome bar shining in the sun
long may you run...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Stephen Stills & Neil Young's song "Long May You Run" was released in 1976 on their collaborative album of the same name. The track was written by both Stephen Stills and Neil Young, with additional writing credits going to producer David Briggs.
The band for this recording includes Neil Young on guitar and vocals, Stephen Stills on bass, piano, and backing vocals, Tim Drummond on bass, Ben Keith on pedal steel guitar, Karl T Himmel on drums, Joe Lala on percussion, and Rufus Thibodeaux on fiddle. The lyrics to this classic folk-rock tune reflect a nostalgic tone as they tell the story of an old car that has seen its share of long journeys. The chorus speaks of wishing the vehicle well and hoping it can continue running for many more years.