MUSIC FOR SALE

“Sit Awhile and Stay”
(Shorter Country Americana Version)

VERSE 1
Hey there stranger, yeah I know that face,
Like life’s been wearin’ you down these days.
You’ve been carryin’ weight you can’t put aside,
Smilin’ out loud while hurtin’ inside.

I ain’t no preacher, ain’t no grand escape,
Just a little old song tryin’ to ease the ache.
Six strings, some truth, and a simple line,
Hopin’ to make you feel alright tonight.

CHORUS
So put me on and let the world slow down,
Let that old backroad rhythm come around.
I was made for hard days, tired hearts,
For lonely nights and old broke parts.
I can’t fix every hurt in your life,
But I can ride beside you for a while tonight.
Yeah, I’m the song that says, “You’re gonna be alright.”

VERSE 2
I know bills stack high and sleep runs thin,
And some days you just can’t seem to win.
But maybe healing’s not some grand escape,
Maybe it’s three minutes where your soul feels safe.

You don’t gotta dance, don’t gotta pretend,
Just let me play like an old-time friend.
And if your heart feels lighter when I’m gone,
Then buddy, I’ve done my job in this song.

CHORUS
So put me on and let the world slow down,
Let that old backroad rhythm come around.
I was made for hard days, tired hearts,
For lonely nights and old broke parts.
I can’t fix every hurt in your life,
But I can ride beside you for a while tonight.
Yeah, I’m the song that says, “You’re gonna be alright.”

OUTRO
Yeah, I’m just a country song,
Tryin’ to help a tired heart hold on.