Top Songs By Tracy Lawrence
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tracy Lawrence
Vocals
Larry Byrom
Acoustic Guitar
Curtis Young
Background Vocals
Glenn Worf
Bass Guitar
Paul Franklin
Pedal Steel Guitar
Eddie Bayers
Drums
Dann Huff
Electric Guitar
J. Spivey
Fiddle
Terry McMillan
Harmonica
Steven Nathan
Piano
Dennis Wilson
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tracy Lawrence
Songwriter
Kenny Beard
Songwriter
Paul Nelson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mark Hagen
Assistant Engineer
Ricky Coble
Assistant Engineer
Lynn Peterzell
Mixing Engineer
James Stroud
Producer
Julian King
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It was where my mama sat on that old swing with her crochet
It was where grandaddy taught me how to cuss and how to pray
And it was where we made our own ice cream, those sultry summer nights
Where the bulldog had her puppies and us brothers had our fights
[Verse 2]
There were many nights I sat her right there and look out at the stars
Hear the sound of the distant whippoorwill or the hum of a passing car
And it was where I first got up the nerve to steal me my first kiss
And it was where I learned to play guitar and pray I had the gift
[Verse 3]
If the world had a front porch like we did back then
We'd still have our problems but we'd all be friends
Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin
Wouldn't be gone with the wind
If the world had a front porch like we did back then
[Verse 4]
My purple hulls and pintos, I've shelled more than my share
As lightning bugs and crickets danced in the evening air
And like a beacon, that old yellow bulb
It always lead me home
Somehow mama always knew just when to leave it on
[Verse 5]
If the world had a front porch like we did back then
We'd still have our problems but we'd all be friends
Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin
Wouldn't be gone with the wind
If the world had a front porch like we did back then
[Verse 6]
Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin
Wouldn't be gone with the wind
If the world had a front porch like we did back then
Written by: Kenny Beard, Paul Nelson, Tracy Lawrence