[Verse 1] Dusty boots on a gravel road, sun sinkin' low Saw you standin' on that porch, put on a show Golden hair like a harvest moon, caught in the breeze Eyes like the summer fields, brought me to my knees Heard you'd been through some hard times, felt the sting of the rain But I saw a fire deep inside, burnin' through the pain [Pre-Chorus] And darlin', when you looked at me, I knew right then and there This ain't just a passing phase, this is something rare [Chorus] And I promise I will love you every day, My soul is yours to keep forever, Ellie-May. We'll build a home with a farm so wide, With a big red barn where our dreams can hide. We'll live off the land, just you and me, And raise a family, wild and free. [Verse 2] Remember sittin' by the river, watchin' the stars ignite You told me 'bout the life you dreamed, bathed in pale moonlight A picket fence, a swingin' gate, laughter fillin' the air A mama's hug, a daddy's kiss, a love beyond compare Well, darlin', I'm that man, I'm gonna give you all of that No more shadows of the past, no more lookin' back [Pre-Chorus] 'Cause honey, when you lean on me, and rest your weary head I feel a strength I never knew, words I've never said [Chorus] And I promise I will love you every day, My soul is yours to keep forever, Ellie-May. We'll build a home with a farm so wide, With a big red barn where our dreams can hide. We'll live off the land, just you and me, And raise a family, wild and free. [Bridge] Maybe we'll have little hands, small feet runnin' through the grass And watch them grow with every mornin', makin' memories that last Your smile, a sunbeam on my face, your touch, a gentle wave And with every passing year, my love will only save Ohh-------! And I promise I will love you every day, (every day) My soul is yours to keep forever, Ellie-May. (My Ellie-May) We'll build a home with a farm so wide, With a big red barn where our dreams can hide. We'll live off the land, just you and me, And raise a family, wild and free. [Outro] Yeah, wild and free, my Ellie-May Until our hair turns silver gray We'll walk this path hand in hand Forever and a day, understand My Ellie-May... My Ellie-May...
