Back When The Roads Were Dirt

I remember the porch where mama sang slow
Daddy’s old boots lined up in a row
Summer wind carried the smell of the pine
Those days were gold, and they still shine

First love kissed me down by the creek
Her laugh was soft, her eyes were sweet
We danced through storms, through joy and pain
Like wild horses running through the rain

Me and the boys chased dreams so wide
Whiskey nights and freedom rides
We built our names on dust and flame
And prayed the Lord would know our names

Had a family, a house by the oak
Raised my kids on faith and hope
Watched ‘em grow, watched ‘em fly
Now I sit here, with stars in my sky

And I thank God for every mile
Every tear, and every smile
Time may fade, but it don’t erase
The lines of love on this old face

Back when the roads were dirt and dreams were wild
We lived and loved, just free and mild
The world was wide, the nights were kind
And peace was easy to find

I’ve lost some friends along the line
But their laughter echoes, still in time
We’ll meet again on heaven’s shore
Where guitars play forevermore

Now the fire’s low, and the night grows deep
I close my eyes, no need to weep
The good Lord’s waiting, I’ll take His hand
One last ride across this land

Every scar’s a story told
Every wrinkle’s worth its gold
I’ve loved enough, I’ve done my part
And left my mark on every heart

Back when the roads were dirt and dreams were wild
We lived and loved, just free and mild
The world was wide, the nights were kind
And peace was easy to find

Back when the roads were dirt and dreams were wild
We lived and loved, just free and mild
The world was wide, the nights were kind
And peace was easy to find

So raise a glass to the days gone by
To every laugh and every goodbye
Life’s a song – and when it’s done
You’ll hear it playing where the rivers run

Back when the roads were dirt and dreams were wild
We lived and loved, just free and mild
The world was wide, the nights were kind
And peace was easy to find

Back when the roads were dirt and hearts were true
Every sunset had a golden hue
If I could go, I’d go once more
Through that old white fence and heaven’s door