The game

Verse 1)

I was born where the cornfields meet the sky,

Where the diesel hums and the eagles fly.

Daddy taught me how to work, not why,

And Mama said, “Son, just give life a try.”

(Pre-Chorus)

But the city lights called my name,

Chased a dream, lost the flame.

Now I’m headin’ home on that old dirt lane,

Tryin’ to outrun my own pain.

(Chorus)

’Cause these backroads know my story,

Every mile and every scar.

They seen me lose and chase my glory,

From a pawnshop pick to a beat-up car.

Now I’m singin’ to the stars that used to guide me,

Through the smoke and whiskey streams,

Backroads and broken dreams.

(Verse 2)

Found her smilin’ in a honky-tonk band,

Golden hair and a Bud Light can.

We danced ’til dawn, she held my hand,

Then she left with the guitar man.

(Pre-Chorus)

I laughed it off, but it hurt so deep,

Another promise I couldn’t keep.

Now I drive while the world’s asleep,

And the memories cut like a reap.

(Chorus)

’Cause these backroads know my story,

Every mile and every scar.

They seen me lose and chase my glory,

From a pawnshop pick to a beat-up car.

Now I’m singin’ to the stars that used to guide me,

Through the smoke and whiskey streams,

Backroads and broken dreams.

(Bridge)

Someday I’ll find that peace I’ve missed,

Somewhere past that evening mist.

Maybe love’s just a twist of fate,

Or a highway sign I read too late.

(Final Chorus)

Yeah, these backroads know my story,

Every mile and every scar.

They’ve carried me through faded glory,

And led me right back to who I are.

Now I’m singin’ where the night wind gleams,

To the tune of old moonbeams,

Backroads and broken dreams.