Cigarettes and Catholic children

**Verse 1** In a small town in Illinois, where the sun sets low, A father sold cigarettes, drove his van like a show. Six little ones in the back, with dreams held tight, Mama prayed in the kitchen, their faith shining bright. **Chorus** Cigarettes and Catholic children, Love was a flame, never to be hidden. Through the storms and the pain, we found our way, In the heart of the night, together we'll stay. **Verse 2** From Knoxville, Tennessee, she came wearing orange pride, Rocky Top on her heart, with joy she couldn’t hide. Mosquitoes buzzing like memories in the air, Protestant churches standing tall **Chorus** Cigarettes and Catholic children, Love was a flame, never to be hidden. Through the storms and the pain, we found our way, In the heart of the night, together we'll stay. **Bridge** Life threw us shadows, but we danced in the light, With a walking disability, you held me tight. PTSD and smoke clouds, but our love’s still strong, We’ll face every battle, right where we belong. **Chorus** Cigarettes and Catholic children, Love was a flame, never to be hidden. Through the storms and the pain, we found our way, In the heart of the night, together we'll stay. **Outro** So here’s to the moments, the struggles we've shared, Cigarettes and Catholic children, we’re unprepared. With every heartbeat, I’ll cherish your soul, Together forever, we’ll always be whole.