River of MyTown

[Verse 1] Red clay on my boots June dust in my lungs Granddad’s name on a rusted gate Bell on the church still rung Cornfield leaning on a two-track road Silos watching like they know [Chorus] That river runs through this town Like a long old story Brown and stubborn Wide and loud Carving out our glory Every stone Every bridge Every rusted crown I’m proud of the river And the bluegrass of my town [Verse 2] Screen door slam Kids run wild String band on the courthouse lawn Banjo laughing Old dogs bark Somehow the day keeps hanging on We pass jars We pass time We pass songs down the line [Chorus] That river runs through this town Like a long old story Brown and stubborn Wide and loud Carving out our glory Every stone Every bridge Every rusted crown I’m proud of the river And the bluegrass of my town [Bridge] High water years It kissed our knees Left mud on our memories Still we plant Still we stay Wave at the freight rolling away (hey!) [Chorus] That river runs through this town Like a long old story Brown and stubborn Wide and loud Carving out our glory Every stone Every bridge Every rusted crown I’m proud of the river And the bluegrass of my town