Tennessee Afternoon

[Chorus] Oh, the sun paints the floorboards gold Through the screen door, stories told Banjo hums a tune so sweet and low Tennessee afternoon, watchin' shadows grow [Verse] Last of the cucumbers, picked and done Dirt on my apron, kissed by the sun Porch swing sways a gentle, lazy beat Little tabby cat plays at my feet Chasin' walnuts, a furry, purring sound Peace like this is rarely found [Pre-Chorus] Fields are whisperin' secrets to the breeze Smell of hay, carried through the trees Then a laugh like a clear, bright stream Breakin' through this waking dream [Chorus] Oh, the sun paints the floorboards gold Through the screen door, stories told Banjo hums a tune so sweet and low Tennessee afternoon, watchin' shadows grow [Bridge] A small hand offers, warm and true An apple pie, baked just for you Smell of cinnamon, sweet and deep Promises the heart will keep That hug, a comfort, soft and kind Leavin' all my cares behind [Verse] Knees are achin', but my spirit's light Everything just feels so right From the mountains to the sky so blue This simple life, me and you And the purring rhythm, soft and deep Secrets that the quiet keep [Chorus] Oh, the sun paints the floorboards gold Through the screen door, stories told Banjo hums a tune so sweet and low Tennessee afternoon, watchin' shadows grow [Post-Chorus] Yeah, watchin' shadows grow Where the sweet winds blow Warm like honey, slow