Right Where I Stay

Verse 1 Friday night lights on a high school field, Town shuts down, that’s how it feels. Pickup lines at the Dairy Queen, Same old jokes, same old dreams. I watched you leave in a cloud of dust, Said I’d be fine, said I’d adjust— But some things don’t ever change, They just wait. Pre-Chorus Every mile you ran away I stayed right where I stay. Chorus I’m right here, same back road, Same porch light left on low. Same heart that never learned How to let you go. You chased stars, I held ground, Watched the seasons roll around. If you’re looking for forever now— I’m right where I stay. Verse 2 Saturday mornings, boots by the door, Coffee strong, radio low. Mama says, “Boy, you’re still the same,” Yeah, guess I never outgrew your name. Town knows every wrong I’ve done, Every prayer I’ve ever sung— And every one comes back to you, Somehow. Pre-Chorus I didn’t need to chase a dream I already knew. Chorus I’m right here, same back road, Same pickup with a half-full tank. Same guy who never needed much Long as you stayed. You chased stars, I held ground, Watched the years go spinning ‘round. If you’re ready to stop running now— I’m right where I stay. Bridge I won’t promise perfect days, Or that this town won’t drive you crazy. But I’ll promise honest nights, And loving you my whole damn life. Final Chorus I’m right here, under Friday lights, Dust in the air, moon burning bright. If home’s the place you finally choose, It’s waiting here with me and you. No big speeches, no parade, Just a love that doesn’t fade. If you’re ready for the long way now— I’m right where I stay. Outro Yeah, I never went nowhere… I was waiting on you.