[Verse 1] I took the long dirt road Past the split-rail fence Your old map in my hand And a grin I couldn't spend Moss on the stone wall Wet boots, broken sun I heard the creek talking Like it knew what I'd done [Pre-Chorus] Then the trees leaned in Like they had a name for me All that green around Made it hard to leave [Chorus] Green forest, hold me close Green forest, let me go (hold me close) Green forest, I come back When my heart runs low Green forest, stay with me Green forest, let me know (let me know) If the road gets lost again I'll follow where you grow [Verse 2] Berries on the bramble Hands stained dark and sweet A deer near the creek bed Did not even blink at me I laid down in clover Counted birds through the pines For one clean minute Everything felt right [Pre-Chorus] Then the wind moved through Like a quiet truth Every hurt I brought Started losing proof [Chorus] Green forest, hold me close Green forest, let me go (hold me close) Green forest, I come back When my heart runs low Green forest, stay with me Green forest, let me know (let me know) If the road gets lost again I'll follow where you grow [Bridge] Take my heavy thoughts And bury them deep Under roots and rain Where they can sleep If I forget my name If I lose my way Keep a little light In your shade [Final Chorus] Green forest, hold me close Green forest, let me go (hold me close) Green forest, I come back When my heart runs low Green forest, stay with me Green forest, let me know (let me know) If the road gets lost again I'll follow where you grow
