Story Behind The Song
Ernie brought this great idea to me.. I had to write it with him.. Ernie has since passed away.. I know he's listening to the new, verse 3 !!!!
| Song Length |
3:21 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Mood |
Serene |
| Similar Artists |
Kenny Chesney, Tracy Lawrence |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
Lyrics
That Old Porch Swing Ed Bentley/Ernie Corallo Writers - edbentley@mail.com
V1
I took a ride down to Knoxville, see an ole friend
He told a story, put a chill down in my bones
How a man and woman fell in love, way back in those mountains
Greatest love story, the world has never known
V2
He said see that ole porch swing, up there between those trees
They hung it, till they could build a home
A young couple deep in love, they'd set rockin' every every evening
So happy together, after spending years alone
Chorus
And she would sing and dance, and be his ballerina
In his heart, he'd feel like a king
And when it rained, he'd be her umbrella
They owned the world, there on that old porch swing
verse 3
They worked hard every evening, building their new home
Till one morning, she found him, passed away
That night she went to join him -- couldn't be alone
She's with him now, that's what some folks say
Chorus
Bridge
On a quiet summer's evening, when it's calm and there's no wind
Folks swear that swing is moving, and sometimes they'll hear her sing
And when it rains, he is still her umbrella
They're still rocking, on that old porch swing
Together forever, on that old porch swing