[Verse 1]
I saved your seat by the window
Left the porch light on for you
There’s a dent in the old fence rail
From the bike we used to push
Your name still sits on my tongue
Like a coin I can’t let go
Every mile back to this house
Keeps saying, “boy, you know”
[Pre-Chorus]
If the wind gets loud tonight
I’ll still sing your side
If the road cuts hard and long
I’ll keep you in my stride
[Chorus]
For Ole, I’m still here
For Ole, I hold the line
For Ole, I’ll cross that river
And bring back what you left behind
For Ole, for Ole
I’m still here, I’m still here
[Verse 2]
There’s a scratch on the front door frame
From the keys you swung too fast
Mud on the boots by the heater
From the last rainstorm we had
Mama kept your blue knit cap
Folded up inside a drawer
Said some names don’t fade away
They just echo more and more
[Pre-Chorus]
If the night comes down too low
I’ll be the steady flame
And if you lose your way out there
I’ll answer when you call my name
[Chorus]
For Ole, I’m still here
For Ole, I hold the line
For Ole, I’ll cross that river
And bring back what you left behind
For Ole, for Ole
I’m still here, I’m still here
[Bridge]
Let the years roll past
Let the cold winds blow
Some things in this world
Only love can know
So when you hear that door
And the floorboards sing
You’ll know I kept my word
You’ll know I brought everything
[Final Chorus]
For Ole, I’m still here
For Ole, I hold the line
For Ole, I’ll cross that river
And bring back what you left behind
For Ole, for Ole
I’m still here, I’m still here