[Verse 1] Dust on my boots, I came up mean Fence line torn, but the code still clean Chain-link creak when I hit that gate Mama said, “Boy, don’t make me wait” Tailgate down on a rusted rig Gravel pop like a loaded sig I don’t bluff, I don’t fold, I don’t fold I got a cold hard stare and a heart of gold [Pre-Chorus] Hear that rumble in the yard That’s a warning shot from the dark If you push, then you’ll find out I don’t play, I don’t back down [Chorus] Backyard lightning, strike me now Backyard lightning, shake this ground Backyard lightning, wild and loud (backyard lightning) Backyard lightning, hold your ground Backyard lightning, let it out I was born where the dogs all bark (backyard lightning) [Verse 2] Old screen door got a brand-new dent Fresh pine smoke where the good times went My girl smile like a pocketknife Sweet on the lips, but she cuts real life Mama’s prayer on the kitchen wall Daddy’s hands built this after all We don’t run when the trouble comes We stand our ground till the break of sun [Pre-Chorus] Hear that rumble in the yard That’s a warning shot from the dark If you push, then you’ll find out I don’t play, I don’t back down [Chorus] Backyard lightning, strike me now Backyard lightning, shake this ground Backyard lightning, wild and loud (backyard lightning) Backyard lightning, hold your ground Backyard lightning, let it out I was born where the dogs all bark (backyard lightning) [Bridge] Let the fiddle scream, let the tires spin I been boxed in once, won’t go back again If you want that smoke, better bring a storm I’m a front porch flame with a flash in form [Final Chorus] Backyard lightning, strike me now Backyard lightning, shake this ground Backyard lightning, wild and loud (backyard lightning) Backyard lightning, hold your ground Backyard lightning, let it out I was born where the dogs all bark (backyard lightning)
