Duramax Lullabies

[Intro] Soft banjo, low diesel idle Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm Granddad’s truck is hummin’ low [Verse 1] Baby’s bundled in a blanket By the passenger-side door Granddad says, “We’ll take it easy, Just a little mile or four” Mama’s got the diaper bag Dad’s got worry in his eyes But that old ’05 Chevy Sings Duramax lullabies [Chorus] Duramax lullabies On a gravel road tonight Little hands and dashboard lights Stars above the pines First ride in granddad’s Chevy Where the river bends and sighs Rock-a-bye, little one To Duramax lullabies [Verse 2] There’s coffee stains and feed-store dust And a socket in the tray A faded hat, a paper map From another working day That truck has hauled half the township Stone and tools and alibis Now it carries one small heartbeat Through Duramax lullabies [Chorus] Duramax lullabies On a gravel road tonight Little hands and dashboard lights Stars above the pines First ride in granddad’s Chevy Where the river bends and sighs Rock-a-bye, little one To Duramax lullabies [Bridge] Not every cradle’s painted white Not every hymn has words Some are sung by engine blocks And tires kicking dirt Some prayers smell like diesel Some blessings come with keys Some love is just a granddad Driving forty-five with ease [Verse 3] Someday you’ll be older And that truck might not be there But you’ll hear that gentle rumble In the cool September air And you’ll know you were protected By two worn-out loving eyes And the first song you remember Was Duramax lullabies [Final Chorus] Duramax lullabies On a gravel road tonight Little hands and dashboard lights Stars above the pines First ride in granddad’s Chevy Where the Wasi River sighs Rock-a-bye, little one To Duramax lullabies [Outro] Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm Granddad’s truck is hummin’ low Rock-a-bye, little one Down Lake Nosbonsing Road