Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Broken Road

I set out on the narrow way
Many years ago
Hoping I would find true love
Along the broken road
I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow, kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you

Every long-lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were just northern stars
Pointing me on my way, into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to find the time I lost and give it back to you
You just smile and take my hand; you've been there, you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true

Every long-lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were just falling stars
Pointing me on my way, into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you