Walk the Good Road

[Intro – soft, steady pulse] Hey… hey… Mm… (Like a heartbeat under the ground) [Verse 1] Sunrise bleeding through the pines Golden light on these hands of mine Dust wake up with every step Like the earth ain’t done with me yet River winding, whisper low “Careful where you choose to go” Wind through leaves like a guiding tone Sayin’, “You were never alone” [Pre-Chorus - call & response] Heyà—hear that river Heyà—hear that wind Heyà—keep it steady Let it pull you in [Chorus] Walk it slow, walk it strong Like the roots where you belong Bend like willows, don’t you break Give more love than you take When the night falls cold and close Follow where the north wind blows Step by step, let your spirit grow ophíič’iyA akáŋl kiŋ wašté Šá Čhaŋkú [Verse 2] Thunder rollin’ over the plains Washin’ dust into the rain Every drop hits like a drum Sayin’, “Look at what you’ve become” Firelight in the dark of night Shadows dancing in the light Every spark a story told Of the ones who walked this road [Pre-Chorus] Heyà—hear that thunder Heyà—feel that flame Heyà—stand in wonder Remember your name [Chorus] Walk it slow, walk it strong Like the roots where you belong Bend like willows, don’t you break Give more love than you take When the night falls cold and close Follow where the north wind blows Step by step, let your spirit grow ophíič’iyA akáŋl kiŋ wašté Šá Čhaŋkú [Bridge (low, grounded)] Stone and sky, earth and air Every breath a quiet prayer Drumbeat steady in your chest Guiding you when you’re not your best [Final Chorus (full, layered)] Walk it slow, walk it strong Sing it with the river’s song Stand like mountains, old and wise Truth reflected in your eyes And when your trail meets setting sun You’ll know peace in what you’ve done Every step, every seed you sow ophíič’iyA akáŋl kiŋ wašté Šá Čhaŋkú [Outro – fading with rhythm] Hey… hey… River runs… wind blows… Hey… hey… Good road… good road… [Whispered verse] Stay on the good Red road