Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Alarm rings dark and early Coffee steam Boots on the floor Thermos filled Kiss by the doorway Tail lights fade I'm gone once more [Chorus] I'm up before the sun comes up Chasing down another day Hands worn out but my heart's filled up With the bills I know I’m gonna pay Clock runs ‘round I don’t slow down Still rolling when the sky turns brown Up before the sun comes up Home after the sun goes down [Verse 2] High-vis vest and a hard hat halo Steel dust stuck in my sleeves Sandwich wrapped in last week’s paper Eat fast Wipe off on my jeans [Chorus] I'm up before the sun comes up Chasing down another day Hands worn out but my heart's filled up With the bills I know I’m gonna pay Clock runs ‘round I don’t slow down Still rolling when the sky turns brown Up before the sun comes up Home after the sun goes down [Bridge] Radio low on the drive back home Red dirt roads and a tired old soul (yeah) See that porch light shining through That’s my raise That’s my view [Chorus] I'm up before the sun comes up Chasing down another day Hands worn out but my heart's filled up When I hear my kids laugh and play Clock runs ‘round I don’t slow down Still rolling ‘til the stars come out Up before the sun comes up Home after the sun goes down (oh yeah)
Tags
Driving country rock with crunchy Telecasters, steady four-on-the-floor kick, and warm male vocals. Verses stay tight and story-driven over a chugging rhythm guitar; chorus explodes with stacked harmonies and a brighter lead line. Big open chords in the hook, a simple sing-along melody, and a short, twangy lead lick between sections keep the energy high while bass and drums lock in like a long haul on the highway.
Duration
2:57
Instrumental
No
Created
3/25/2026