Verse 1 (Banjo intro – foot stomps and hand claps) Sun’s comin’ up over these Tennessee hills Another day rollin’, another dream to fill Got calloused hands and a heart that still believes That the best things in life ain’t the things that money brings I’ve walked through valleys, stood in pourin’ rain Carried my share of hurt and pain But every scar’s a reminder to me Of where I’ve been and what made me Pre-Chorus I’ve learned you can’t buy a peaceful mind Or get back yesterday’s lost time So I hold on tight to what matters most And thank the Lord for every road Chorus I’m alive and free, got the wind at my back A whole lotta miles and no lookin’ back Got faith in my soul and fire in my veins A reason to smile through the hard times and pain So turn it up loud, let the whole world see I’m still standin’ tall, still chasin’ my dreams No matter what tomorrow brings to me Tonight I feel alive and free Verse 2 There’s a front porch swing and an old dirt lane A hundred memories tied to my name Friends I’ve laughed with, friends I’ve lost Some taught me lessons, some paid the cost I’ve watched little kids grow up too fast And wondered where all the years have passed But every season’s been part of the ride And I’m thankful I’m still along for the drive Pre-Chorus I’ve learned that storms don’t last forever And broken hearts eventually mend together Every mountain climbed and river crossed Made me who I am because… Chorus I’m alive and free, got the wind at my back A whole lotta miles and no lookin’ back Got faith in my soul and fire in my veins A reason to smile through the hard times and pain So turn it up loud, let the whole world see I’m still standin’ tall, still chasin’ my dreams No matter what tomorrow brings to me Tonight I feel alive and free Bridge (Banjo and drums build) Raise ‘em up if you’ve been knocked down Had to dig deep just to stand your ground Every setback, every hard-earned win Made you stronger than you’ve ever been Raise your voice, let it ring tonight For the ones still fightin’ the good fight We’re all a little bruised, we’re all a little worn But we’re still here and we’re still movin’ on Final Chorus I’m alive and free, got the wind at my back A whole lotta miles and no lookin’ back Got faith in my soul and fire in my veins A reason to smile through the hard times and pain So turn it up loud, let the whole world see I’m still standin’ tall, still chasin’ my dreams With people I love and a God above I’ve already got more than enough No matter what tomorrow brings to me Tonight I feel alive… Outro (Banjo roll, crowd singing along) Alive and free… Alive and free… Yeah, the good Lord’s been good to me… And tonight I feel alive and free.
