Track 8: “The Porch Is Never Empty”

[Verse 1 – Grandkids arrive] Tiny boots thumped down the hall, Granny’s pies, grandpa’s tools and all. He’d sit them high on the old John Deere, Say, “You steer left, I’ll shift the gears.” She rocked the baby, sang Marvin Gaye, He fixed toy trains and cleared the hay. The garden bloomed, the grandkids grew, The porch lights stayed on, like love tends to do. [Chorus – Sweet and full] The porch is never empty, Even when the day is through. There’s laughter echoing in the rafters, And coffee for me and you. We built more than a house of wood and stone — We built the place we'll always call home. [Verse 2 – Slowing down, handing over the reins] He taught his boy to run the crew, “How to fix it right and see it through.” They hung his name above the barn, Then watched the kids take it up like a charm. Sunday dinners, folding chairs, Stories told with kitchen stares. He'd wink and say, “Let ‘em run,” Then fall asleep out in the sun. [Bridge – gentle] He didn’t chase what he couldn’t keep, Just mowed the lawn and got good sleep. She’d read her books and hum a tune, And they’d dance slow in the livin’ room. [Chorus – slight key lift, hopeful] 🎤 The porch is never empty, Even when no words are said. Just her hand resting on his arm, And kids tucked safe in bed. We built more than a house of wood and stone — We built a love that’s forever grown. [Outro – soft, sunset mood] 🎤 Time goes fast, but we’re still here, With wrinkled hands and hearts sincere. And every step we ever took, Still echoes through each board we shook...