(Long intro – 40 sec) (Piedmont Blues, acoustic guitar, fingerpicking, upbeat ragtime feel) (light bassline, subtle percussion, warm front-porch vibe) (Verse 1) Sittin’ on the porch, guitar in hand Sun peekin’ over this Carolina land Pickin’ out a tune, my heart feels light Storytelling blues in the morning light (Verse 2) Old dog snoozin’, cat on my knee Neighbors wave, sippin’ sweet tea Fingers dance over strings so fine Ragtime blues, keepin’ time (Chorus) Front Porch Rag, playin’ all day Sunny skies chase my blues away Front Porch Rag, rhythm in my soul Fingerpicking blues make me whole (Instrumental section – 1–1.5 min) (fingerpicking variations, alternating bass, playful runs) (light percussion or foot tapping optional) (Verse 3) Kids run past, laughin’ in the yard Life’s simple joys, never too hard Stories spill from my worn-out chair Ragtime blues floats through the air (Verse 4) Evenin’ comes, shadows stretch long Guitar hums soft my front porch song Moonrise glow, stars in my eye Fingerpicking blues under Carolina sky (Chorus – extended) Front Porch Rag, playin’ all day Sunny skies chase my blues away Front Porch Rag, rhythm in my soul Fingerpicking blues make me whole (Extended instrumental outro – 1–1.5 min) (acoustic fingerpicking, playful variations, gentle fade) (soft humming optional, warm and intimate)
