Lantern I Left Behind

(Verse 1) Sunrise spills across the ridge, paints the valley gold Another day breaks on this farm, a story left untold Of restless nights and whispered dreams beneath a moonless sky And the lantern I left burning low, the night you said goodbye. The crickets chirped a lonely tune, the wind sighed through the trees I watched your shadow disappear, carried on the breeze. (Chorus) Lantern I left behind, a flickering ember glow A beacon in the darkness, watchin' where you go A fragile flame against the dawn, a hope I couldn't keep Just a memory now, a promise I couldn't sleep. (Verse 2) The rooster crows, a mournful sound, echoes through the air Another day to plow these fields, another burden to bear The coffee's strong and bitter black, like the taste in my mouth now Remember how we used to laugh, beneath the apple bough? We carved our initials in the bark, swore it'd always be But time and distance took their toll, and stole you away from me. (Bridge) Maybe someday down the road, our paths will cross again Maybe someday I'll understand, and forgive the hurt and pain Maybe someday the lantern's light won't sting my eyes so bright Maybe someday I'll find my peace, in the stillness of the night. (Chorus) Lantern I left behind, a flickering ember glow A beacon in the darkness, watchin' where you go A fragile flame against the dawn, a hope I couldn't keep Just a memory now, a promise I couldn't sleep. (Outro) Just a memory now, a lantern I left behind Burning in the morning light, a love I couldn't find. Burning in the morning light…