ONE HELL OF A RIDE

Verse 1 I walk this lonely mile with a smile across my face As I walk this road alone into grace no matter what happens or where destiny hides I will always know It’s been one hell of a ride Acoustic strums keep the pace steady, electric bends answering each line like a warm echo. Pre‑Chorus The organ swells in gently, harmonies start to stack but stay subtle. And every turn, every heartbreak, Led me somewhere I needed to be… Chorus Here’s where the harmonies soar — tight, clean, classic California polish. I’ve been running, I’ve been reaching, Chasing shadows in the light. But I found something in the quiet, On these long and lonely nights. If tomorrow brings a mountain, I’ll climb it with my head held high, ‘Cause through the storms and all the changes, It’s been one hell of a ride. Verse 2 Acoustic guitar leads again, unhurried sway. I’ve seen the best of people fall, the worst of times turn kind, I’ve watched the sun break through the dark when I was nearly blind. And every mile behind me now feels painted in gold light, A story written slowly in the quiet of the night. Pre‑Chorus 2 And every dream I thought was broken, Found a way to breathe again… Chorus (Repeat with fuller harmonies, organ blooming underneath.) I’ve been running, I’ve been reaching… It’s been one hell of a ride. Bridge Electric bends stretch out here — warm, clean, emotional. Maybe grace is just the moment When you finally let things go, When the road ahead is open And you trust the wind to blow. I’m not afraid of where I’m heading, I’m not ashamed of where I’ve been… Final Chorus Bigger harmonies, stacked tight and soaring. I’ve been running, I’ve been reaching, Chasing shadows in the light. But I found something in the quiet, On these long and lonely nights. If tomorrow brings a mountain, I’ll climb it with my head held high, And when I look back on the journey, It’s been one hell of a ride. Outro Soft organ fades, acoustic strums settle, one last electric bend. Yeah, one hell of a ride…