Long Roads Between Us

[Intro]
Long roads runnin' between us, but I hold you in my heart
Every mile I miss your laughter, even when we're apart

[Verse 1]
Daddy's out on the highway, chasin' a dream he can't hold
Sleepin' in the headlights, thinkin' 'bout your baseball and gold
Son, I see you swingin' like the wind, full of hope and fire
Daughter, you got grit like a mountain, liftin' us higher

[Pre-Chorus]
In my dreams, I see you standin' tall, tearin' up that pitch
And I pray my love's arrow finds you, through every stretch

[Chorus]
Hold on, my little angels, daddy's love ain't far away
Through the nights and the early mornings, I’m thinkin' of you every day
Success is waitin' down our dusty road, and I'll be there someday
Long roads runnin' between us, but my love’s here to stay

[Verse 2]
Your hands are fierce and steady, just like I wish I could be
Teachin’ y’all to chase your dreams, wild and free
Football fields and lessons learned, scars and shining stars
Your spirit’s brighter than the sun, wherever you are

[Pre-Chorus]
In my dreams, I see you climbin’ higher, never givin’ in
Daddy’s love’s a highway, and I’m drivin’ to where you’ve been

[Chorus]
Hold on, my little angels, daddy's love ain't far away
Through the nights and the early mornings, I’m thinkin' of you every day
Success is waitin' down our dusty road, and I'll be there someday
Long roads runnin' between us, but my love’s here to stay

[Bridge]
One day I’ll turn that final corner, come back to your side
With pride in my heart and your dreams, I’ll be along for the ride

[Outro]
Keep shinin', keep fightin', keep lovin' just like I taught
Daddy's far away, but his heart’s in every battle fought
Hold tight to each other, y’all my shining stars
Long roads runnin' between us, and I know where you are

[End]
Forever in my heart, no matter how far
Daddy loves you more than any star

Emotional southern country ballad, acoustic guitar, heartfelt vocals, pedal steel