Song Description

the story of a man who follows his heart to defy his father's legacy and become fully realized as his own man.

Lyrics

vs. 1 - 17?s a good place to begin-senior year in North Branch, Michigan
Growin up and growin out of this small town-he didn?t think a soul would notice if he wasn?t around
Jesse loved to sing his songs-dreamin up the melody and played em all night long
His daddy told him dreams are best left in your sleep-No son of mine?s gonna waste his life ya better learn to earn your keep

bridge - So as his daddy slept that night-Jesse left without goodbye

chorus - And every choice that Jesse made led to the man he is today
From leavin home to givin Jill his name
Never was afraid to fail, never walked the beaten trail
And through it all one thing never changed
His feet followed his heart all the way

vs. 2 - 27 weary worn and blue-livin hand to mouth and payin dues
Made his home in Nashville for the last 3 years-he?s seen a lot of one hit wonders and overnight careers
Friday nights at Sunset Serenade- Jesse plays from 9 to 1 and leaves it all onstage
Jill sits at the bar, pride gleamin in her eyes-and though he can?t bring himself to say the words, she?s the love of his life

bridge - But when there eyes meet as he sings the last song
He knows she?ll be there his whole life long

Chorus

pre solo - The old inscription on grandpa?s pocket watch
Pearls of wisdom in mother?s diary
Unused ticket, one way to Jerusalem
Fuel to the fire within his heart to live as he believes

vs. 3 - Sun came up on 40 years today-a few more lines and just a touch of gray
Never got the chance to set it straight with his old man-but Jesse?s now the father his daddy never could?ve been

bridge - Lookin back you know he?d never change a thing
Open arms embrace whatever life may bring

Chorus