Lyrics

[INTRO]
In the heart of the country, where the sun always shines
A red Ford truck rolling, with a story that's mine

[VERSE 1]
He rode up in that truck, with a worn-out pride
Overalls and Red Wing boots, his country stride
Ears covered, shaded and protected, with a straw hat on tight
Leather gloves in his back pocket, keys dangling in the night
The windows swung down, the Doors started to play
My grandaddy stepped out, in his own sweet way

[CHORUS]
Oh, he's walking like a man, who's been to the other side
With a stride that's slow and casual, but a story to abide
He's got the weight of years, and the lines on his face
But he's still standing strong, in this one and only place

[VERSE 2]
He took a look around, with a knowing gaze
And began that country walk, with a relaxed, easy phase
Up the old stairs he went, to the wide easy porch
Where a rocking chair was waiting, like a gentle, old force
The screen door creaked open, like it always did
No need to knock, no need to bid, just a country stride

[CHORUS]
Oh, he's walking like a man, who's been to the other side
With a stride that's slow and casual, but a story to abide
He's got the weight of years, and the lines on his face
But he's still standing strong, in this one and only place

[BRIDGE]
His walk is the walk of those, who should be six feet deep
But the land kept him here, and his story to keep
A man who's seen it all, and lived to tell the tale
With a heart that's full of wisdom, and a soul that's set to sail

[CHORUS]
Oh, he's walking like a man, who's been to the other side
With a stride that's slow and casual, but a story to abide
He's got the weight of years, and the lines on his face
But he's still standing strong, in this one and only place

[OUTRO]
Now he's sitting on that porch, in his rocking chair
Watching the world go by, without a single care
His story's still unfolding, like the lines on his face
A country man, in his country place.