I’D MISS THE BIRDS

Lately, I've been dreaming of a house out in the woods

With a big backyard, my dog, and my lover

Gave Nashville a chance and made it farther than they thought I would

But it doesn't mean I should hang 'round and suffer

This world on fire still has good to discover

I wouldn't miss the traffic or the runaway trains

And the Proud Boys and their women just make me feel out of place

Oh, but I'd miss the birds and the music that they make

But even they know when to fly away

I think it's time to fly away

Dusty Silverado, take me to another place

This town has a way to leave you wanting

For all its brand-new buildings and its heroes on parade

This town still isn't big enough to love me

And I'm still too damn proud to beg for company

I wouldn't miss the traffic or the runaway trains

And the Proud Boys and their women just make me feel out of place

Oh, but I'd miss the birds and the music that they make

But even they know when to fly away

I think it's time to fly away

I think it's time to make a change

Think it's time to make a change

Spread my wings and drift away

I think I finally learned that you can't get back the years

But you can always come back to the place

I wouldn't miss the traffic or the runaway trains

And the Proud Boys and their women just make me feel out of place

Oh, but I'd miss the birds and the music that they make

And the feel of the earth beneath my feet in early May

And the magnolia leaves as they fall out of place

Even they know when to fly away

Oh, I think it's time to fly away