Beneath the Afternoon

[Chorus] Sunshine mends the bumpy road Little hands, a heavy load Grandpa's fiddle starts to play Chasing shadows of the day Ten years old, a broken bike Underneath the summer light Singing out a hopeful tune Beneath the afternoon. [Verse] Porch swing creakin' low and slow Shellin' peas, a gentle flow Golden pup, a furry friend On his belly, dreams transcend Tabby sleeps, a striped delight Paw prints on the notes so bright Sunbeams paint the floorboards old A story to unfold. [Pre-Chorus] Hear that banjo start to strum? Hear that harmonica hum? Whispers on the gentle breeze Through the rustling, ancient trees. [Chorus] Sunshine mends the bumpy road Little hands, a heavy load Grandpa's fiddle starts to play Chasing shadows of the day Ten years old, a broken bike Underneath the summer light Singing out a hopeful tune Beneath the afternoon. [Verse] He pushed it home, the chain undone Every step beneath the sun Felt the weight, a weary sigh Watched the clouds drift slowly by. Grandpa smiled, his eyes so kind "Son, you'll leave the hurt behind." "Just hold the bars and sing it loud," "Above the worried crowd." [Bridge] Four o'clock, the light descends Shadows stretch like little friends Across the wood, a feline grace Tiny letters find their place. [Chorus] Sunshine mends the bumpy road Little hands, a heavy load Grandpa's fiddle starts to play Chasing shadows of the day Ten years old, a broken bike Underneath the summer light Singing out a hopeful tune Beneath the afternoon. [Verse] That old bike will roll again With a little help, my friend Every lesson learned with care Floating on the summer air. [Outro]