[Verse 1]
Dawn paints the gravel gold
I turn the key and roll
Coffee in a red tin cup
Bible on the seat beside us
Two hands on the wheel
One prayer for the road
You know I’m just a man
Trying to keep my heart held close
[Pre-Chorus]
When the miles get long
And the load gets heavy
I lean on the Word
Like the old Ford steady
If the rain comes down
And the night runs deep
I call Your name
And You ride with me
[Chorus]
Lord, ride shotgun
Lord, ride shotgun
Keep me straight on this old black ribbon
Lord, ride shotgun
Lord, ride shotgun
With a little grace in my transmission
[Verse 2]
Mud on the side panels
Dust on my boots
Psalm on my dashboard
And a promise I’ll keep for You
I’ve seen the sun come up
Over soybean fields
And every open road
Still bends to Your will
[Pre-Chorus]
When the tires hum low
And my eyes feel weary
I lean on the Word
Like the old Ford steady
If the hail starts up
And the night runs deep
I call Your name
And You ride with me
[Chorus]
Lord, ride shotgun
Lord, ride shotgun
Keep me straight on this old black ribbon
Lord, ride shotgun
Lord, ride shotgun
With a little grace in my transmission
[Bridge]
If I cross that line
If I lose my way
Pull me back home
Pull me back today
Put Your hand on mine
On the wheel, on the plan
I’m a truck-bed saint
In Your open hands
[Final Chorus]
Lord, ride shotgun
Lord, ride shotgun
Keep me straight on this old black ribbon
Lord, ride shotgun
Lord, ride shotgun
With a little grace in my transmission
Lord, ride shotgun
Lord, ride shotgun
Till the road turns into Heaven