[Intro]
(Banjo and violin instrumental, outlaw country-inspired melody)
Sunrise over the fields, a quiet Greenbrier sky
Walking the land that's been my home, and where my dreams lie
Thinking 'bout those distant days, when I was far away
Now I’m just a farming man, with love to give each day
[Verse 1]
He had an itch he just couldn’t scratch. A changed man, through but he carried a lit match. Haunted by the countless deaths that left stains in the sand.
Couldn't find nothin' to believe in
Tried the bottle, tried the blow
Tried a little weed and, Lord knows…
But the cold memories kept him up all night. Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide…
[Pre-Chorus]
She puts up with my madness, with a smile and a prayer.
In her warm embrace, I forget all my fear and have no cares
[Chorus]
Living out my days beneath the peaceful country sky
With the love of my woman, and the livestock by my side
I don’t know why she loves my wild soul, but I thank the stars each night. For this simple life, for her gentle love, this peaceful Tennessee Sky
[Verse 2]
Fields of gold and skies so wide, the seasons come and go
Memories of war and distant hills, but I’ve learned to let it go
She's my anchor and my muse, my wild and steady breeze
Between her love and this land, I’ve found my weary heart’s release He built them a pen, strong and tall
A safe place for them to play
He'd sit and watch them all
And the ghosts would slowly fade away
[Bridge]
(Banjo and violin instrumental, Appalachian-inspired melody)
Oh, the hills are old, the wind is cold but they never get cold.
A simpler life, free from strife.
Faded Leather boots and weathered hands.
Livestock calling under God's open hand, shadows in my mind
But here among my vows, I find the peace I’ve defined in my life. In this peaceful Tennessee skies.
[Pre-Chorus]
She puts up with my madness, with a smile and a prayer
In her warm embrace, I forget all my fear and have no cares
[Chorus]
Living out my days beneath the peaceful countryside
With the love of my woman, and the livestock by my side
I don’t know why she loves my wild soul, but I thank the stars each night
For this simple life, for her gentle love, this peaceful Tennessee Sky
[Verse 3]
So I’ll tend these fields until the end of my days
With her love in my heart, and the sunset’s blaze
Living out my days in this Tennessee place
In their love, I’ve found my grace
[Outro]
Living out my days beneath the Tennessee skies
With the love of my woman, and the livestock by my side
I don’t know why she loves my wild soul, but I thank the stars each night
For this simple life, for her gentle love, this peaceful countryside
