If Your Heart's The Jury

[Verse 1]
Rocking on this old porch swing
Crickets keeping easy time
You’re staring at the ceiling
I’m reading every line in your eyes
If loving me’s a long shot
And you’re scared the fall might hurt
I’ll lay it on the table
Plain in simple country words
[Chorus]
If your heart’s the jury, I’ll take half
Half your doubt and half your past
Half the weight you drag behind you
Half the tears you’re holding back
If your heart’s the jury, I can stand
On this little patch of land
Swear to love you through the good and bad
If your heart’s the jury, I’ll take half
[Verse 2]
I know you’ve seen some hard days
Promises that cracked like glass
You’re guarding every doorway
Waiting for the storm to crash
But girl, I ain’t here for winning
I’m here for every sleepless night
Let me split the hurt right down the middle
Till you’re resting easy by my side
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Give me half your fears
I’ll trade you half my prayers
Meet me in the middle
We’ll find mercy there
[low vocal register] You don’t have to carry
Every scar you’ve ever had
[soft harmony] Let me be the verdict
That your heart can finally back
[Chorus]

country, Gentle modern country lullaby with male vocals, brushed drums tucked way back, soft fingerpicked acoustic as the spine, and warm pedal steel swells like a slow sigh. Verses stay close and intimate, almost whispered at first, then the chorus opens with stacked harmonies and a round, woody upright bass. Subtle piano doubles the hook on later repeats; overall tempo relaxed, perfect for a late‑night front‑porch sway.