[Verse 1] Male: Little bell rings as the door swings wide Smell of leather and the shelves stacked high Mom says “Stand tall ” on that silver slide Brannock numbers shining by my side Female: Salesman smiles “Wiggle those toes” Cold metal lines where your future grows He marks the size Ties each lace down tight Says “Kid You’re ready for the long Long ride” [Chorus] Both: Footprints In my Buster Browns Running through the summers Racing ’round this town Every step I take Every little mark I make Leaves a story on the ground Footprints In my Buster Browns Tiny feet learning how to stand their ground From a Brown’s Shoe Store to the big wide door I’m gonna leave my footprints now [Verse 2] Female: Years spin fast like the wheels on a bike New shoes New streets Chasing new daylight Corners of the world where the maps run out Still hear that bell and the fitting guy’s shout Male: “Stand up straight Don’t you hide that grin Every fresh sole means you’re stepping in” Now it’s my turn Lacing up my kid Watching them do what I once did [Chorus] Both: Footprints In their Buster Browns Tiny echoes of the dreams I found Every step they take Every little trail they make Shakes the dust of doubt right down Footprints In their Buster Browns Growing taller as the years spin ’round From a Brown’s Shoe Store to the big wide door They’re gonna leave footprints now [Bridge] Female: So walk on Through the scuffs Through the stains Through the worn-out days Male: So walk on Every crease in the leather is a map you’ve made Both: When the road looks rough and the sky feels low Just look back at the tracks that show [Chorus] Both: Footprints In these Buster Browns Little starts turning into solid ground Every step we take Every brave choice we make Sends a ripple through the crowd Footprints In these Buster Browns From the quiet aisle to the cheering sound From that metal stand to the promised land We’re gonna leave footprints proud [Outro] [Music drops to organ and soft guitar; sax riff answers each line] Female (soft): From a child-size mark on a dusty floor To a heart-size mark at a higher door Male (soft): Every simple thing Every small delight Can turn a day from gray to bright [Spoken – Male Over upbeat vamp] The Encouragement Express Bringing you encouragement from the simple things in life
