[Verse 1]
I came down light as a prayer
Found this world hard and bare
One wing torn, one shoe gone
Been smiling, but I don't belong
I knocked on doors that stayed shut
Got rain in my cup, dust on my luck
Still I keep my heart in hand
Looking for one good, steady land
[Pre-Chorus]
If love is real, let it find me
If you hear me, stand beside me
I've been low, I've been near done
Still I rise when the morning comes
[Chorus]
I'm a feather on dry ground
Can you love me when I'm down?
Feather on dry ground
Hold me close, don't let me drown
(hold me close)
Feather on dry ground
Baby, pull my soul around
[Verse 2]
Mama said, "Child, keep your flame"
Even when they call you strange
I wore my hurt like Sunday shoes
Walked through towns where nobody knew
I seen good men turn to stone
Heard sweet words and slept alone
But your touch could make me stay
Could lead this restless heart away
[Pre-Chorus]
If love is real, let it find me
If you hear me, stand beside me
I've been low, I've been near done
Still I rise when the morning comes
[Chorus]
I'm a feather on dry ground
Can you love me when I'm down?
Feather on dry ground
Hold me close, don't let me drown
(hold me close)
Feather on dry ground
Baby, pull my soul around
[Bridge]
Lord, I've been a drifting name
Carried by the winds of shame
If mercy has a face tonight
Let it wear your kind eyes
I don't need gold, I don't need pride
Just a hand where I can hide
Say my name and make it sound
Like heaven found dry ground
[Final Chorus]
I'm a feather on dry ground
Can you love me when I'm down?
Feather on dry ground
Hold me close, don't let me drown
(hold me close)
Feather on dry ground
Baby, pull my soul around
(feather on dry ground)
Hold me close, don't let me drown