(Verse 1)
Dust on my boots and a Bible on the dash
Radio’s quiet, just the sound of the past
I’ve chased every highway, run from every call
Till the night got heavy and I finally hit the wall
(Pre-Chorus)
I was lost in the neon, drownin’ in the noise
Chasin’ empty bottles and temporary joys
(Chorus)
But there’s a backroad to the cross where the gravel meets grace
Where the old oak whispers, “Son, it’s never too late”
I laid my burdens down in the red dirt and the rain
Found forgiveness waitin’ like an old porch swing
Yeah, I came home broken, but I came home free
On that backroad to the cross, Lord, You waited for me
(Verse 2)
Mama used to sing it when the supper was done
“Amazing Grace” floatin’ out under the sun
I rolled my eyes then, thought I knew it all
Now I’m singin’ it louder every time I fall
(Pre-Chorus)
These fields have seen my tears, watched me fight the fight
But every sunrise reminds me You’re still the light
(Chorus)
Yeah, there’s a backroad to the cross where the gravel meets grace
Where the old oak whispers, “Son, it’s never too late”
I laid my burdens down in the red dirt and the rain
Found forgiveness waitin’ like an old porch swing
I came home broken, but I came home free
On that backroad to the cross, Lord, You waited for me
(Bridge)
Now the truck’s still rusty, the radio still skips
But the chain around my neck holds a cross instead of guilt
Every mile I travel, every scar I wear
Points me straight to You, Lord, like a answered prayer
(Final Chorus – softer, then build)
There’s a backroad to the cross where the gravel meets grace
Where the angels sing harmony in this lonesome place
I laid my old life down in the red dirt and the rain
Now I’m walkin’ with Jesus, never alone again
Yeah, I came home broken, now I’m finally free
Thank You, Jesus, for that backroad to the cross
That led a prodigal like me
