[Instrumental Intro] [Fiddle introduces a bright signature hook. Telecaster answers as piano and the rhythm section launch a lively two-step.] [Verse 1] I could see that porch light shining When I turned off County Nine; You were halfway down the front steps By the time I cut the lights. I had practiced what I’d tell you Since I’d packed up yesterday; But you wrapped your arms around me, And you kissed those words away. [Chorus] That kiss was worth the drive, Every mile from there to here; I had dreamed about that moment, Now I’ve got you standing near. Let that old truck cool behind us, I’ve got nowhere else tonight; Girl, the way you said, “I missed you”— That kiss was worth the drive. [Instrumental Turnaround] [Piano rolls into a short pedal steel answer.] [Verse 2] You said, “Supper’s in the oven. Let that suitcase wait awhile.” Then you led me to the porch swing, Said, “Sit right here by my side.” There were roses by the front steps, There were crickets in the yard; You were warm against my shoulder, With your hand across my heart. [Chorus] That kiss was worth the drive, Every mile from there to here; I had dreamed about that moment, Now I’ve got you standing near. Let that old truck cool behind us, I’ve got nowhere else tonight; Girl, the way you said, “I missed you”— That kiss was worth the drive. [Instrumental Interlude] [Sixteen-bar fiddle and Telecaster exchange. Piano and pedal steel add lively answering fills.] [Bridge] [Drums soften; acoustic guitar and piano support the vocal.] All those nights we spent on the phone, Me in that rented room, I was counting down the hours Till I’d be here with you. [Final Chorus] [Full band returns with strong, close country harmonies.] That kiss was worth the drive, Every mile from there to here; I had dreamed about that moment, Now I’ve got you standing near. Let that old truck cool behind us, I’ve got nowhere else tonight; Girl, the way you said, “I missed you”— That kiss was worth the drive. [Outro] Come here, kiss me one more time, girl, Let me hold you close tonight. Every mile from there to here… That kiss was worth the drive. [Instrumental Ending] [Fiddle reprises the opening hook. Telecaster and pedal steel answer before a crisp full-band stop on D.] © 2026 Redneck Muslim. All rights reserved.
