Arkansas Dawn

[Chorus] June morning mist on the track Arkansas dawn, no turning back Got this baby sleeping in my arms Chasing away all the harms Dallas calling, a brand new start Patching up my weary heart [Verse] Faded denim, worn and blue Sunrise painting skies anew Empty platform, cool and gray Waiting for the train today Cornfields stretching, green and wide Whispering dreams I hold inside [Pre-Chorus] This crumpled paper in my hand A promise from a distant land He found his work, he's doing fine Leaving this old life behind [Chorus] June morning mist on the track Arkansas dawn, no turning back Got this baby sleeping in my arms Chasing away all the harms Dallas calling, a brand new start Patching up my weary heart [Verse] A straw hat falls, a gentle sound Scattered hay upon the ground Starlings scatter, wings take flight Startled by the whistle's might Half a candy bar I keep For moments when the child might weep [Pre-Chorus] This crumpled paper in my hand A promise from a distant land He found his work, he's doing fine Leaving this old life behind [Chorus] June morning mist on the track Arkansas dawn, no turning back Got this baby sleeping in my arms Chasing away all the harms Dallas calling, a brand new start Patching up my weary heart [Bridge] This little town, it holds my past Memories fading, fading fast But a mother's love will lead the way To a brighter, hopeful day [Verse] The engine groans, a distant sigh Time to wave this world goodbye With tiny hands tucked in my shirt Leaving behind all the hurt Southbound bound for Texas sun Our new adventure has begun