Taking the Long Way Home

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Billy walked in at the CC one Friday night Gretchen laughed beside him, and the room felt right They talked past closing, watched the last cars leave Two strangers found a reason not to say goodbye [Pre-Chorus] One small hello, a long way to go And somehow they both knew [Chorus] Billy and Gretchen, taking the long way home Michigan summers, Sandy Hook days of their own Riding the Jet Skis, dust on the off-road trail A round of golf, then another story to tell Hand in hand, wherever life may lead Billy and Gretchen, with all they need [Verse 2] Lake air in their hair, the shoreline rolling by The Jet Skis cut the water under wide-open sky They chased the winding paths where the gravel met the pines Then traded clubs and jokes till the evening took its time [Pre-Chorus] No grand design, just your hand in mine And every mile feels new [Chorus] Billy and Gretchen, taking the long way home Michigan summers, Sandy Hook days of their own Riding the Jet Skis, dust on the off-road trail A round of golf, then another story to tell Hand in hand, wherever life may lead Billy and Gretchen, with all they need [Bridge] Years turn like pages, but the feeling stays That first night at the CC still warms their days From Michigan roads to the salt-air shore They find new reasons to love each other more [Instrumental Guitar Solo] [Final Chorus] Billy and Gretchen, taking the long way home Michigan summers, Sandy Hook days of their own Riding the Jet Skis, dust on the off-road trail A round of golf, then another story to tell Hand in hand, wherever life may lead Billy and Gretchen, still choosing to believe [Outro] Still choosing each other, wherever they roam Billy and Gretchen, taking the long way home