Mellencamp, John - A Ride Back Home Lyrics






Hey Jesus can you give me a ride back home
I've been out here in this world too long on my own
I won't bother you no more
If you can just get me in the door
Hey Jesus can you give me a ride back home

When I started out I was so young and so strong
I just let it roll off my back when things went wrong
Now it's starting to get to me
All of this inhumanity
Hey Jesus can you give me a ride back home

You wouldn't know it by looking at me now
But I was showing some promise once upon a time
But it's gone now
And it ain't coming back
My time's come and gone
It's as simple as that

Hey Jesus this world is just too troublesome for me
I try to fight off all these devils but I'm just too weak
When I'm out here walking all alone
I feel like taking my life but I won't
Too big a coward, can you give me a ride back home
Hey Jesus can you give me a ride back home
Hey Jesus can you give me a ride back home





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  1. w.... ....

    Another song with a social commentary that is dead on and flush with that soothing Mellencamp sound!

  2. J.... T....

    Beautiful song.

  3. T.... G....

    Ok..jhon..yes + us

  4. r.... l....

    John..... always telling it like it is👍👍

  5. R.... W....

    Yourevso right when that day comes the whole world will cry I kno I will love you always John!

  6. R.... W....

    I love that !! 💜💜💜💘💘💘🎸🎸🎸🎸❤❤❤💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹👄👄👄👄🎤🎤🎤

  7. S.... B....

    INDIANA MAN! WE GREW UP LISTENING TO EVERY SONG JOHN SANG !✌💋🌷❤

  8. V.... R....

    Love this one!

  9. M.... B....

    l love John, he's not trying hard enough, Don't blame Jesus....please.

    M.... B....

    Is he blaming, i dont get that

  10. ".... B....

    I'm waiting outside for my ride Lord.

  11. L.... W....

    Really beautiful...thank you!

  12. R.... Q....

    I love that John features his Dad and his two sons in this video.

  13. S.... B....

    this song reminds me of my favorite uncle who played guitar and sang, he was awesome, played by ear..ppl in his church and other places said he sounded like Johnny cash, he had that low voice u know..he passed in 09. the video looks like our family cemetery every time I hear this song I think of my uncle ✌🖤

  14. C.... L....

    Love it

  15. A.... N....

    Hey Jesus can u take me back with u .. classic

  16. p.... ....

    Beck Chapel at IU in Bloominton, IN!!!

  17. R.... B....

    terrific song writer and performer

  18. J.... L....

    This song reminds me so much of my mom... What a Christian warrior.... She’s prayed me home safely many nights.... I asked her to stop praying for me but she will never....tried to not believe but I can’t. Too big a coward. Give me a ride back home???

  19. T.... D....

    Need this backing track lovely song ,

  20. W.... R....

    Didn't capitalize doughman

  21. W.... R....

    Happy Birthday. Are you up or is Mary Jane DOUGHMAN Quandt. At County jail

  22. W.... R....

    Jamie please I'm begging you please tell me what happened to David and what and why they are doing this to me. Please. WendyLynnGoldsberryRydel

  23. M.... P....

    This song has a great guitar song, eh? Song would fit on LP "No Better Than This" also, I think. John is a treasure. Thank you John for the joy and emotions.

  24. H.... H....

    This song is a very best of John,thx 4 this Song

  25. P.... P....

    I love him

  26. a.... ....

    my early childhood was spent in Indiana. For all my life I always enjoyed JCM... I hope this song is played at my funeral.

  27. S.... B....

    Lost my dog in June lost my rabbit on Labor Day the pains too unbearable Jesus would you please come and take me home

  28. E.... I....

    This song gets you right in the feels. Such a great song by one of the most prolific artists in American music history. John is awesome, so awesome. God bless him.

  29. T.... l....

    when i started out i was so young and strong.... it's gone now and never coming back. . what a powerful line.😉 👍

  30. s.... t....

    All Mellencamp , tells a story , i love his down to earth music . He may be called the little bastard , but i love that smart ass . :)

  31. b.... r....

    My Mama's best singer-she listens daily.

  32. S.... ....

    JM is the most talented musician that is ever played music. His miss has grown so poetic and beautifully...can't wait for my Sad Clowns & Hillbillies cd. Today's music on the radio is not music :(

  33. j.... h....

    I will never forget the first time I heard this song...May 8 2009. My husband died the day before. Fuck addiction!!!

  34. T.... R....

    the absolute best

  35. S.... K....

    Such a beautiful song and so well done.

  36. J.... L....

    This song is awesome! Love John Mellencamp! I can listen to his music everyday! And I do!

    J.... L....

    That uh huh album was so good

  37. M.... M....

    I don't believe in God but need this song right now.

  38. A.... T....

    Great video and beautiful song!!

  39. J.... J....

    I hope I get a ride back home. I hope I left a positive impact on the people around as they lower me into the earth. 🕇

  40. M.... W....

    I agree...John is one of the great Americana writers. Brilliant. I just wish he would quit smoking!

  41. C.... H....

    This Songs right there with Jackie Brown another tear jerker - thanks for such great songs John - love ya man. !!!

  42. B.... C....

    l love this song John is so good

  43. M.... N....

    Love to see and hear this guy for as long as I can remember. And I'm from the mid fifties last century.

  44. R.... L....

    Just another great reason to LOVE INDIANA!!!!

    R.... L....

    u got that right!*

  45. K.... ....

    You won't know it by looking at me now/ I showed some promise once upon a time.

    K.... ....

    It's gone now/ And it ain't coming back

    K.... ....

    Our time's come and gone/ It's as simple as that

  46. F.... N....

    you took the words right outta my mouth

  47. l.... ....

    Beautiful lyrics from the Legend...

  48. S.... S....

    Mom and dad...
    Can you give me a ride back home??

  49. J.... M....

    he has the courage of his convictions so his songs ring true

  50. J.... ....

    *Paul - 100 % agree !  J(C)M is amazing.

  51. B.... P....

    👆👊🇺🇸⚓

  52. k.... r....

    this is one of his Best! great vocals..great message

  53. K.... T....

    love this song

  54. J.... F....

    hauntingly beautiful

  55. d.... m....

    what a wonderful song when I first heard it i loved it and played it 10 times in a row such a peaceful and meaningful song god bless you join and Karen from Australia :-)

  56. P.... C....

    My husband passed away 7 weeks ago and I dont know if he ever heard this but his friends sent it to me for him...I love this song....it was so him!

    P.... C....

    May he Rest In Peace.

  57. L.... T....

    Hi John,
    You and I shared Seymour, Indiana together in the 60's. I have always been proud of you and I still am.. My name is Linda Ward. Craig was my brother. We were rebels only I was a hood and you were cool.

  58. T.... B....

    Humans know deep in their hearts that there is a God and that He loves us. Many fight that feeling, but true serenity and peace is known once you give in and open the door.

    T.... B....

    Amen TBone; I accepted the Lord Jesus in my life 12-26-1983. What a journey its been and so glad Jesus has ridden with me all those years. I just turned 57. Thank you Jesus!

    T.... B....

    +Jim Chumley Oh yeah John have always loved your music and lyrics. Thanks for taking up for the working class farmers. I play harmonica and you can check out my work song i did as a joke on utube. Jimmy C the cycle time blues and other songs under jimmy c

  59. N.... M....

    John. mellencamp is by far the greatest song writer and singer.
    Ride back home is the best.
    Thank you john great work. Your fan Nick from wisconsin

  60. J.... B....

    Thanks John & Karen, I've always said I wanted to go back home, but it's not what it used to be, every ones past on and nobody that I know lives there anymore they're all moved away or in heaven, now I know where home is, thanks.

  61. K.... K....

    Who is the lady singer?

    K.... K....

    Karen Fairchild

    K.... K....

    delplaya5 John sings so well with Karen.

    K.... K....

    Kšištof Kšištovski

  62. G.... P....

    Awesome song!

  63. N.... B....

    Oh my god this song is beautiful. I didn't no it was. .about. The Lord . awesome

  64. B.... D....

    John is real. One of the most underestimated artist in history. His talent for creative heart felt lyrics is among the greatest of all time. I can hear Jack and Diane or Not Even Done with The Night to this day and instantly see and feel that time and place  where I first heard first those songs. If only I could feel that way again. Thanks John.

    B.... D....

    +Blaine Deal So true.

  65. T.... R....

    Ich finde das Video sehr schön....

  66. A.... S....

    forgot how good this is..

  67. P.... C....

    When that day comes for John, and the world stops to look back on his career, there are going to be a lot of people who will be stunned at the vastness and quality of his body of work.  He is under-appreciated and one of the great songwriters of our time.

    P.... C....

    Paul Cwalina you are absolutely right!

    P.... C....

    Word! 💯

    P.... C....

    Most definitely. America you are one lucky place. Wish lived there. 👍

    P.... C....

    I think John Mellencamp is under-appreciated because almost anyone can feel a connection with his songs. I feel some of his songs are about a personal experience I had, so I feel the song is "mine" not "his" (sorry for that John Mellencamp)

    P.... C....

    My bucket list is to meet this man. Have a conversation. He's that real.

  68. A.... H....

    This is my prayer for America, to come back to Jesus and embrace His perfect way so we can live in peace.  To have the courage to face evil and eradicate it, from our hearts first and then from without from those who's only intent is to destroy and murder Americans. 

  69. e.... v....

    the truth marvelous thanks

  70. G.... ....

    People haven't realised it but John Mellencamp is a prophet.

  71. G.... M....

    Such an awesome writer.  A big inspiration for me.  You rock, man! 

  72. G.... S....

    I was played this song by a friend of mine who loves blues love it to bits

  73. b.... ....

    takes more guts to live through the pain

  74. b.... ....

    Glad you posted because having almost commit suicide myself, I m not sure what he means by coward and honestly I admire your daughter tremendously for waiting to see her baby again. Now that I m a dad not sure I m that strong or patient. thanks again for posting

    b.... ....

    Like Judas suicide is the cawardly way out.

  75. o.... ....

    so simple, but meaningful, just perfect!

  76. j.... ....

    John Mellencamp is a story teller for those that have no voice. He speaks and fights for the underdog, you can't get anymore American than that.

  77. R.... M....

    John Mellencamp speaks through everyone who seeks. His music is a soundtrack to my journey.

  78. J.... S....

    What I love about John Mellencamp is growing with his music as as I grow older and I feel like he reaches inside me and pours out my soul in a very special way ! A kindred spirit !

  79. j.... ....

    I've always loved John's music, and the first time I heard this I though it was perfect. Just found the video, and glad I did. Mellencamp has always been my favourite, though underrated by the masses.

  80. E.... H....

    she is Karen Fairchild and she is one of the female singers in the mega-amazing country band Little Big Town. You should check them out.

  81. R.... T....

    I'm standing by the road and my thumb is up.

    R.... T....

    Rex T Jesus is an excelent driver. Been riding with Jesus since 12-26-83. 💒

  82. J.... R....

    Marvelous... I ♥

  83. G.... ....

    Another amazing song by John Mellencamp.

  84. h.... b....

    I don't just like it, I love it! The man is amazing and I wish all those I love would stop, take five, and listen.

  85. M.... S....

    I think thats John's Dad

  86. w.... m....

    God bless you all who took time to comment here....not a religious person but I feel for you all...hug those close to you while they are still here...nite all from nova scotia canada

  87. a.... m....

    my aunt was a huge john mellancamp and left us suddenly this year, this song makes me think of her.

  88. J.... S....

    RG I miss ya man. Ill be there as soon as i can.

  89. D.... J....

    I am glad for second chances and avoiding the ride back home.Thank God!!!

  90. c.... j....

    My husband loved this song.. He finally got his ride back home.. R.I.P FREDERICK J. KEY

  91. L.... F....

    WHAT MORE CAN I SAY

  92. S.... D....

    Speaks to my heart - thanks, as always!

  93. p.... ....

    does anyone know who the man is that is pictured at 1:16 of this video?

  94. k.... h....

    John Mellencamp truly is a song master. His songs resonate with me.