Galveston

Sand still in my boots Sea salt on this duffel bag Camo folded in the corner Of a motel room off the highway Bus ticket on the nightstand Her picture creased but shining Been counting days in desert heat For this one blue horizon [Chorus] I’m headed back to Galveston Where the waves roll slow and the days run long Where she’s waiting on that pier Hair in the wind Smile in a song Got a ring tucked deep in my pocket And a prayer that she says yes Coming home to Galveston Heart pounding in my chest [Verse 2] Mom’s house needs painting Dad’s truck still in the drive I can hear them on the front porch Saying “Thank God you’re alive” But first I’ll find her by the water Where we carved our names in wood Gonna tell her what I’ve seen out there And everything I understood [Chorus] I’m headed back to Galveston Where the waves roll slow and the days run long Where she’s waiting on that pier Hair in the wind Smile in a song Got a ring tucked deep in my pocket And a prayer that she says yes Coming home to Galveston Heart pounding in my chest [Bridge] Every mile marker’s a memory Every turn feels like a vow I fought hard to make it back I’m ready for forever now (oh now) [Chorus] I’m home again in Galveston Sun sinking low while the tide pulls on She’s standing at the edge Tears in her eyes Trying to be strong I drop down shaking Open my hand Ask her “Baby What’s your answer?” Under that Gulf Coast sky in Galveston She whispers “Yes ” and I swear time stands there