Verse 1 Sun’s barely up on a half-packed room Cardboard boxes and an empty excuse You said “baby, wait,” like you always do But I’ve been waitin’ on nothin’ new Same old street, same worn-out talk Same circles we been walkin’ chalk I don’t hate you, that ain’t true I just finally chose me over you Pre-Chorus This town’s been good at teachin’ me What I don’t want forever to be Chorus Keep your tumbleweeds and your sorry’s too I’m puttin’ miles between Midland and you You can keep them barstool promises you make I’ll keep the freedom I forgot to take Yeah, I loved you once, but that was then I’m headin’ west, don’t need a why or when Keep your tumbleweeds and your sorry’s too I’m puttin’ miles between Midland and you Verse 2 Left your jacket hangin’ on the chair Figured you wouldn’t notice, you never did care Funny how light my hands feel now Letting go ain’t loud somehow Your name still echoes down Main Street But it don’t hit me like it used to hit me Guess closure don’t come with a sound Just a key turn, tires outta town Pre-Chorus I ain’t runnin’, I just outgrew The girl I was when I loved you Chorus Keep your tumbleweeds and your sorry’s too I’m puttin’ miles between Midland and you You can keep them barstool promises you make I’ll keep the freedom I forgot to take Yeah, I loved you once, but that was then I’m headin’ west, don’t need a why or when Keep your tumbleweeds and your sorry’s too I’m puttin’ miles between Midland and you Bridge (half-time, confident grin) Guess I’ll miss the way you say my name But not enough to stay the same If you ever wonder why I’m gone Check the dust where my doubt was born Final Chorus (lift) Keep your tumbleweeds and your sorry’s too I’m puttin’ miles between Midland and you I ain’t bitter, I just finally moved Past the maybe, past the almost-you Yeah, I loved you once, but that was then I found myself where the road don’t end Keep your tumbleweeds and your sorry’s too I’m puttin’ miles between Midland and you Outro Rearview fades, sky opens wide Some things you leave to stay alive
