Gulf Coast Cowboy & Sunshine
(to the tune of a loping two-step, think Waylon meets early Springsteen road feel)
Verse 1
Well the Gulf wind’s howlin’ through the screen door again
Salt on my boots and sand in my veins
Crazy kinfolk been pullin’ every string they can
But darlin’, we ain’t playin’ their game no more, amen
Chorus
Load up the old motorhome, Sunshine, my flame
Throw in the cooler, the rods, and our names
We’re headin’ down south where the redwoods still stand
Like the ole days we ran, just you and this man
Curse of the family, we left it behind
Now it’s tires on blacktop and peace on our mind
Gulf Coast Cowboy and Sunshine, ridin’ free
Chasin’ them giants and old memories
Verse 2
We took a whole year just to breathe and to mend
Dodgin’ the drama, lettin’ time be our friend
Your laugh in the cab was the only soundtrack we needed
Windows down low, every heartache unheeded
Chorus
Load up the old motorhome, Sunshine, my flame
Throw in the cooler, the rods, and our names
We’re headin’ down south where the redwoods still stand
Like the ole days we ran, just you and this man
Curse of the family, we left it behind
Now it’s tires on blacktop and peace on our mind
Gulf Coast Cowboy and Sunshine, ridin’ free
Chasin’ them giants and old memories
Bridge
Them big ol’ trees gonna whisper our story
‘Bout a cowboy and his sunshine ridin’ out for the glory
No more lookin’ backward, no more chains on our wheels
Just the hum of the highway and the way your hand feels
Final Chorus (a little softer, then build)
Load up the old motorhome, Sunshine, my light
We’re takin’ back the road under stars every night
Down south to the redwoods, where the wild things still play
Gulf Coast Cowboy and Sunshine… we’re back home today
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