[Verse 1] A messenger warns David that the hearts of Israel follow Absalom. The household departs while ten concubines remain to keep the palace. David urges Ittai to return, but the Gittite pledges life and death with him. Zadok and Abiathar bring the ark, but David sends it back to Jerusalem. [Pre-Chorus] The road bent farther than the eye could know, Yet every camp was marked before they had to go. [Chorus] Barefoot over the Brook Kidron, keep moving on the road, Through the wilderness beneath the heavy load. The hand of God marked every place and mile, And promise kept the weary rank and file. [Verse 2] Ziba brings animals and food while accusing Mephibosheth of seeking Saul's throne. Shimei curses David and throws stones as the king passes Bahurim. Abishai asks to kill Shimei, but David accepts the humiliation under God's hand. Ahithophel advises Absalom to take David's concubines publicly. [Bridge] Hushai counsels delay, describing David's men as enraged and dangerous. God causes Absalom and Israel to prefer Hushai's counsel. Messengers escape discovery in a well and warn David to cross Jordan. Ahithophel dies by suicide, while David reaches Mahanaim and receives generous provisions. [Final Chorus] Barefoot over the Brook Kidron, keep moving on the road, Through the wilderness beneath the heavy load. The hand of God marked every place and mile, And promise kept the weary through every trial. [Outro] Another camp, another stretch of land. The road moved on beneath the guiding hand.