There’s a friend at every milestone

Tramping on the road at the close of day, 
Sing a little song to pass time along. 
Keep a cheery smile for the milestones grey, 
Everyone a welcome friend; 
For they lead you and the speed you 
Always nearer to your journey's end

There's a friend in every milestone 
All along the old road home
Can't you read their friendly greeting? 
"Here's one mile less to roam" 
There's a cosy place and a smiling face 
To crown the journey's end 
So we'll pass each milestone gaily singing 
Welcome Old Friend!

Lights begin to gleam on the last hilltop,
Every mile a stone, so silent and alone 
Thro' the mossy banks see their grey heads pop, 
Always with the same old sign.
Let the dust choke let the rain soak
Very soon will see the home lights shine