[Verse 1] You said, "I'll call if I get signal" laughed and kicked your duffel bag Dust on your boots and my front porch flag on your shoulder, my hand on your tags You kissed me quick like time was burning said, "I’ll be fine, don’t you cry" But my tears beat your truck to the highway chasing every mile good‑bye [Chorus] I didn’t plan on falling for a soldier didn’t plan on loving like this Counting stars and counting days til I get that next small-town kiss You’re a world away in desert moonlight I’m here praying under porch light Didn’t plan on falling for a soldier but you marched right into my life [Verse 2] I sleep in your old flannel phone on loud by my bed Scroll through your crooked selfies read that last "night babe" you said Your mama calls to say she’s worried we talk like you’re already home I stir your coffee cup every morning just so it don’t sit there alone [Chorus] I didn’t plan on falling for a soldier didn’t plan on loving like this Counting stars and counting days til I get that next small-town kiss You’re a world away in desert moonlight I’m here praying under porch light Didn’t plan on falling for a soldier but you marched right into my life [Bridge] If you’re scared, don’t let it show you always say you’re doing fine (yeah) But I hear it in your quiet between the breaking of the lines So I’ll hold tight to your dog tags and every promise that you write I’ll keep a place at this table and a porch light on tonight (come home) [Chorus] I didn’t plan on falling for a soldier didn’t plan on loving like this Counting stars and counting days til I get that next small-town kiss You’re a world away in desert moonlight I’m here praying under porch light Didn’t plan on falling for a soldier but you marched right into my life [Outro] Dust on your boots on my front porch someday pulling back in my drive Yeah I fell in love with a soldier and I’ll love you all my life

country, Warm modern country ballad with male vocals, gentle acoustic guitars and soft brushy drums. Verse stays intimate with close-mic vocal and sparse piano; chorus swells with harmony stacks, steel guitar swirls, and a steady kick. Subtle organ pad under the bridge for emotion, big final chorus then a tender acoustic tag.

Boots in My Heart