[Verse 1] He sits on the porch On the old wooden chair Eyes to the sky Wishing he was there Spent the last month In the rule books Learning the changes Because that’s what it takes Yearning to fly He’s put on some weight Part of his worry Doc says he’s fine Pressure is a little high [Pre-Chorus] But if he lost The extra girth His pressure would come down He knows He’s kept up on the rules Teaches every chance he can With folks in their own airplanes [Chorus] Sitting right seat again Right seat again He needs the controls In his hand Yearning for the Left seat again Left seat again He misses that challenge More than you can understand [Verse 2] Helping them stay sharp But it’s all from the right seat It’s been years since he’s flown He really misses that challenge He watches the needle He checks every line He knows every shortcut He just wants his time [Pre-Chorus] But if he lost The extra girth His pressure would come down He knows He’s kept up on the rules Teaches every chance he can With folks in their own airplanes [Chorus] Sitting Right seat again Right seat again He needs the controls In his hand Yearning for the Left seat again Left seat again He misses that challenge More than you can understand [Bridge] He laughs at the mirror Then looks back at the sky Says I’m still the same man Just been grounded awhile Give me the wheel Give me the run I’ve still got the patience I’ve still got the touch [Final Chorus] Sitting Right seat again Right seat again He needs the controls In his hand Yearning for the Left seat again From the right seat again He misses that challenge More than you can understand Left seat again Left seat again He’s still built for flight And he’ll reach for the chance again
