I'm walkin' daddy in the steps that you put down I'm walkin' daddy & i know not where I'm bound I'm walkin' daddy this road is dark & long I'm walkin' daddy & your blood is in me strong I'm walkin' daddy where the jack's fork river bends Down in missouri where the jack's fork river bends With you & ma & my sister & with all my dear friends You're walkin' daddy off through the woods you old hillbilly You said "this is my son in whom I am well pleased" Ain't no road a good road until it's free to everyone We're walkin' daddy father holy ghost & son Ain't no sorrow can dim the love comes shining through I'm walkin' daddy I know what I am here to do To be of use try to help the deal along I'm walkin' daddy & i'm just gonna keep walkin' on