[Verse 1]
You were there when the wheels fell off,
When the girl left town and I took the loss.
When I swore I was done, when I lost my fight,
You stayed up with me all damn night.
Through bad tattoos and worse ideas,
You never once said, “Boy, you need to leave.”
[Pre-Chorus]
You didn’t flinch when the storm came down,
You were tailgate strong in a shaky town.
[Chorus]
You’ve always been there, rain or shine,
By my side, no matter the climb.
When I was low, you brought me back,
Runnin’ beside me, never lookin’ back.
You’re more than loyal, you’re more than true —
You’re the one thing I could count on through.
Yeah, you’ve always been there...
And man, I needed you.
[Verse 2]
You don’t judge when I say dumb stuff,
You just tilt your head like, “That’s enough.”
Never cared ‘bout the clothes I wore,
Just wagged your tail when I walked through the door.
From heartbreak nights to front porch beers,
You’re the one who never disappeared.
[Pre-Chorus]
You don’t say much, but you never quit,
And somehow you always know when I’m feelin’ it.
[Chorus – Bigger, hands in the air]
You’ve always been there, storm or sun,
Stickin’ with me when I’d come undone.
When the world spun fast, you kept it still,
Right there with me on every hill.
You’re more than family, more than friend —
You’re the kind I’ll miss at the very end.
Yeah, you’ve always been there...
Again and again.
[Bridge – Slow it down, let the twist land]
You don’t need words, you don’t need praise,
Just a scratch behind your ears and a place to lay.
And now I see it clear as day...
[Final Chorus – Big smile, big love]
You’ve always been there, tail and all,
From fetchin’ dreams to chasin’ balls.
You showed me love without a doubt —
Even when I’d yell and let you out.
You’re more than good... you’re the best of me —
Four legs, one heart, wild and free.
Yeah, you’ve always been there...
And you always will be.
[Outro – Acoustic fade]
Yeah, best friend don’t need to speak,
Just bark once...
And fall asleep at my feet.
BrandonJamesBand
