Rust and Gold

[Intro]
[Verse]
The shadows stretch out long
Like an old country song
I turn the sign to closed
In the silence I composed
Copper leaves on the street
Where the sky and pavement meet
[Pre-Chorus]
Steam rises from the mug
Giving my heart a tug
The Wurlitzer plays low
Watching the embers glow
[Chorus]
Buffing up the silver spokes
Thinking 'bout the older folks
Dad welded every seam
More than just a hollow dream
Small kindnesses they stay
When the big plans fade away
[Verse]
Sixty-four Schwinn frame
Still carries his name
Rubbing off the red rust
Through the gold leaf dust
He said "Son, keep it tight"
"And you will be alright"
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, they stay
When the plans fade away
Just the silver and gold
Stories waiting to be told
[Break]
[Verse]
Aisle four smells of pine
In this little world of mine
I don't need the city lights
Or those heavy, restless nights
Just a wrench and a rag
Let the clock begin to lag
[Chorus]
Buffing up the silver spokes
Thinking 'bout the older folks
Dad welded every seam
More than just a hollow dream
Small kindnesses they stay
When the big plans fade away
[Bridge]
The world wants a show
But I'd rather go slow
In this hardware aisle
With a quiet little smile
Bolts and screws and glue
Holding me and you
[Interlude]
[Verse]
The Hammond starts to swell
I can hear the evening bell
The fretless bass is deep
While the town begins to sleep
I’ll stay a little more
On this old wooden floor
[Chorus]
Buffing up the silver spokes
Thinking 'bout the older folks
Dad welded every seam
More than just a hollow dream
Small kindnesses they stay
When the big plans fade away
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, they stay
When the plans fade away
Just the silver and gold
Stories waiting to be told
[Outro]