Boots, Beats, and Backyard Blues

Lyrics

[VERSE 1] She headed east for a few days to see her kin, kissed me soft and sweet, Asked what I'd do while she was gone, said “yard work, babe, can’t be beat.” I watched her taillights fade away, then grinned from ear to ear, Kicked off my boots, cranked the stereo, called the boys said“the coast is clear!” [CHORUS] I was running wild, feeling like I was single once again, Left the screen door open, letting all the critters in, The dogs drinking more beer, his eyes were in a haze, Boys and me were kicking back and laughing, living out our rowdy days. [VERSE 2] Next morning the house looked like a bomb went off, Eggs and chili on the stove that I cooked at quarter to four. And my bare feet were stuck to the kitchen floor, Dog passed out on the floor, snoring like my grandpa Jim. Something in the sink just winked at me and grinned. Then the phone rang, it was her voice, my heart nearly hit the floor, “Flight got cancelled late last night, I’ll be home in an hour or more.” [BRIDGE] I moved the old vinyls, let the memories spin, Took a breath of the open air, heard the porch light flicker and grin. She’s coming back, the road will bend, We’ll rewrite the song again, my heart will mend. [CHORUS] I was running wild, feeling like I was single once again, Left the screen door open, letting all the creatures in, making new friends with everyone. The dogs drinking more beer, his eyes were in a haze, Boys and me were kicking back and laughing, living out our rowdy days. [OUTRO] So here we’re laughing, here we’re free, The coast is clear, but it’s you and me.