[Verse 1]
I grew up on lean times
And too much empty room
Momma worked two jobs
Still the house held its gloom
I learned to keep my chin up
And hide what hurt inside
But every mile I ran from it
Still had nowhere to hide
[Pre-Chorus]
Then you came walking in
Like Sunday after rain
You said my name so easy
And started loosening the pain
[Chorus]
You gave me peace at last
You gave me peace at last
From an empty boy to a home-filled heart
You gave me peace at last
(peace at last)
[Verse 2]
We built a life from nothing
Just a rented little place
Tiny hands on the table
Laughing all through the taste
I watched you rock our babies
In the glow of kitchen light
And I swore I’d never lose this
If I held on tight
[Pre-Chorus]
Now the hall is full of footsteps
And the days don’t feel so long
What I was missing all those years
Feels like it belongs
[Chorus]
You gave me peace at last
You gave me peace at last
From an empty boy to a home-filled heart
You gave me peace at last
(peace at last)
[Bridge]
Now there’s a little one on my knee
Calling me by name
Same soft eyes, same stubborn chin
Same love, just a different frame
I see that kid I used to be
And I don’t feel lost no more
I found a whole new family
Right behind my front door
[Chorus]
You gave me peace at last
You gave me peace at last
From an empty boy to a home-filled heart
You gave me peace at last
(peace at last)
[Outro]
Now I’m a granddad smiling
With a baby in my lap
What was empty all those years
Ain’t empty coming back
You gave me peace at last
(peace at last)