Little Lights

“Little Lights” 

Verse 1  
Long week’s work and the world feels mean,  
Boots by the door, and a shirt still stained.  
Heart’s been heavy, nights run cold,  
But I hear that laughter — and I let go.
Verse 2  
Crayons on the walls, socks on the floor,  
Tiny footsteps race to the door.  
I used to chase some far-off dream,  
Now I just chase what their smiles mean.
Chorus (booming and repeatable)  
They’re my little lights in the dark,  
Fire in the rain, warmth in my heart.  
Every time I fall apart,  
They lift me back — my little lights in the dark.
Verse 3  
Storybooks under one weak lamp,  
Tired old cowboy with a bedtime stamp.  
I ain’t rich, but I’ve got gold,  
In every hand that I get to hold.
Chorus (repeat)  
They’re my little lights in the dark,  
Fire in the rain, warmth in my heart.  
Every time I fall apart,  
They lift me back — my little lights in the dark.
Bridge  
One day they’ll ride out on their own,  
But they’ll never leave me alone.  
‘Cause I’ll still feel that spark at night,  
When the world goes quiet, they’re still my light.
Final Chorus (lift + lingering reverb)  
Yeah, they’re my little lights in the dark,  
Burnin’ strong, leavin’ their mark.  
Every time I fall apart,  
They lift me back — my little lights in the dark.  
(Echo)  
My little lights… in the dark.

Country rock, male