INTRO] (All together, enthusiastic) We're hitting the road, yeah, we're leaving today! With maps and snacks and a tiny car (let's go!) --- [VERSE 1] (Dad - Baritone, energetic) Got the tank full up and the tunes turned loud Five of us packed in this van, feeling proud Little Haddy's singing off-key in the back Mom's got the cooler, we ain't looking back (Mom - Alto, cheerful) I made sandwiches, everyone's fed Two hours in and Daniels' needin' a bed But we're pressing forward, eyes on the prize Family bonding is the real surprise --- [CHORUS] (All together - building energy, big falsetto harmonies from kids) Miles and miles and smiles and smiles! Road trip memories, gonna last for a while We're gonna laugh, we're gonna learn, Every corner that we turn Choose the right, not what's easy, that's the key That's what makes this family tree free! Yeah, we're heading down that highway tonight Making memories, keeping our hearts right! --- [VERSE 2] (Older Sister - Alto-range, witty) GPS said turn left but Dad went right We been drivin' round throughout the night Could have taken the shortcut through the sketchy part of town But we chose the scenic route instead and look around! (Middle Brother - Higher range, comedic) Dad spilled his coffee on his brand new shirt Little sisters' laughing till it hurts Could've complained about the mess I made But we're all laughing instead, hip-hip-hooray! (Little Sister - Falsetto, innocent and sweet) The bathroom stop took thirty minutes long Everyone was dancing, singing a silly song We could've rushed through and been rude to the staff But we smiled and tipped them and the whole place laughed! --- [CHORUS] (All together - even bigger this time) Miles and miles and smiles and smiles! Road trip memories, gonna last for a while We're gonna laugh, we're gonna learn, Every corner that we turn Choose the right, not what's easy, that's the key That's what makes this family tree free! Yeah, we're heading down that highway tonight Making memories, keeping our hearts right! --- [BRIDGE] (Dad - Baritone, more reflective but still upbeat) Yeah, there were moments when we wanted to turn back Arguments about which way to go, packing snacks in a backpack But every single choice we made to love each other more Opened up a different kind of door (Mom - Alto, joining Dad warmly) We could've chosen anger, could've chosen to complain But instead we chose to dance together in the rain That's the real vacation, that's the trip of a lifetime When a family learns to walk the line --- [FINAL CHORUS] (All together - full energy, celebration) Miles and miles and smiles and smiles! Road trip memories, gonna last for a while We're gonna laugh, we're gonna learn, Every corner that we turn Choose the right, not what's easy, that's the key That's what makes this family tree free! Yeah, we're heading down that highway tonight Making memories, keeping our hearts right! Making memories, keeping our hearts right! Yeah, keeping our hearts right! --- [OUTRO] (All together, fading with joy) Miles of smiles, miles of smiles (Fading) Family road trip, family road trip Keep on choosing right, keep on choosing right We're gonna be alright... (fade out)
