[Verse 1] Sunday afternoon, the church lot cleared You slid across and said, “Come on, let’s steer” In that ’94 Ranger, you took your time Said, “Look where you’re going, you’ll be just fine” My hands shook some on that old wheel You smiled like you knew how nervous I’d feel And when I got us parked between the lines You said, “That’s a good start”—and I thought you were right [Chorus] That old truck still starts if I turn the key The dash lights up like it remembers me The radio’s right where you left it, low Same old song coming through the speakers, soft as smoke I could turn the dial, but I don’t know why Maybe I’m not ready for that goodbye So I let it play, and I let the memories stay In the driver’s seat where you taught me the way [Verse 2] Last spring came and took you from this town But your Ranger’s still here, and I still drive around Past the church lot where I learned to go A little too fast, then a little too slow Now I sit with the engine off sometimes With your voice still riding in the back of my mind There’s a whole wide world on that radio dial But I leave it alone for a little while [Chorus] That old truck still starts if I turn the key The dash lights up like it remembers me The radio’s right where you left it, low Same old song coming through the speakers, soft as smoke I could turn the dial, but I don’t know why Maybe I’m not ready for that goodbye So I let it play, and I let the memories stay In the driver’s seat where you taught me the way [Bridge] I know someday I’ll find a new song Maybe even sing it with the windows down But tonight I’ll take the long way home With your station keeping me company [Final Chorus] That old truck still starts if I turn the key And for a little while, you’re riding with me The radio’s right where you left it, low Your memory comes through everywhere I go I could turn the dial, but I don’t know why I’m not quite ready for that goodbye So I let it play, let the miles roll away In the Ranger you taught me to drive someday [Outro] Sunday afternoon, the church lot clear I leave the radio on, like you’re still here
