Country Boy

I came upon a boy who had gone astray

He moved to the country and lived there in patterns of disarray

Sometimes he would sing or if it was spring he would say

I think I'll do my planting today

Oh my country boy, my hesitant joy

I love you more than the sun in the sky

And the oceans that color your eyes

He lived in a small house faded from winter's cold

He'd seen too much darkness and lived there content

To fit to his mold

Sometimes he would sing or if it was spring he would scold

I must move quickly for I fear growing old

Oh my country boy, my hesitant joy

I love you more than the sun in the sky

And the oceans that color your eyes

He spoke of years gone past like they were his old friends

He'd seen days like rivers and lived them in their own

Sways and bends

Sometimes he would sing or if it was spring he would send

Letters from his heart trying to make amends

Oh my country boy, my hesitant joy

I love you more than the sun in the sky

And the oceans that color your eyes