Cottonfield Ground

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I took the long road past the county line Where the old red barn still leans into the pines Your note was folded in my work shirt seam Three words that pulled me from a restless dream [Pre-Chorus] The gravel knew the tires, the gate knew my hand Some places hold you longer than you planned [Chorus] I’m getting back on cottonfield ground Where the quiet turns every lost thing around If you’re still waiting by the sycamore tree Leave the porch light low and leave a place for me I’ve been gone, but I know what I’ve found I’m getting back on cottonfield ground [Verse 2] The paint on the farmhouse is peeling white Your blue tin cup is sitting by the sink tonight A sparrow hopped across the window screen Like nothing ever changed between you and me [Pre-Chorus] I brought no grand apology to say Just these tired hands and one more honest day [Chorus] I’m getting back on cottonfield ground Where the quiet turns every lost thing around If you’re still waiting by the sycamore tree Leave the porch light low and leave a place for me I’ve been gone, but I know what I’ve found I’m getting back on cottonfield ground [Bridge] Let the years fall out like seed from a worn sack Let the first hard rain wash the distance back You don’t have to promise what tomorrow brings Just take my hand and hear the screen door sing [Final Chorus] I’m getting back on cottonfield ground Where your name still fits the air around this town If you’re still waiting by the sycamore tree I’ll be there before the morning finds me I’ve been gone, but I know what I’ve found I’m getting back on cottonfield ground [Outro] Back where the white rows meet the evening sun Back to the heart I should never have outrun