Not The Life We Planned, But Ours

[Verse 1]
We thought we'd have a big white house
Two trucks, one dog, some kids by now
But the rent's past due, there’s dishes piled
And a busted porch light flickers out
You burn the toast, I spill the wine
Laugh it off, say "we got time"
We’re rich in all the things
You don't find in any plan
[Chorus]
It's not the life we planned, but it's ours
Hand-me-down jeans and secondhand cars
Friday night dinners on a blanket on the floor
Dancing in the doorway when I lock the bedroom door (oh)
May not be fancy, may be kinda scarred
It's not the life we planned, but it's ours
[Verse 2]
Your ring is just a simple band
Paid in tips and overtime
But you spin it when you're talking
Like it's some rare, shining find
We missed the trip to Mexico
Had a flat, turned back for home
A thunderstorm, a leaky roof
Played cards by flashlight on the floor
[Chorus]
It's not the life we planned, but it's ours
Coffee in a jar, wishes in a jar
Sunday drive detours down a nowhere country road
Singing off-key verses to the songs we barely know (yeah)
May not be perfect, but it's in our stars
It's not the life we planned, but it's ours
[Bridge]
Would I trade these crooked days
For some straight and shiny line?
Every wrong turn that we made
Led me to your hand in mine
[Chorus]
It's not the life we planned, but it's ours
We miss some flights, but we catch the stars
Holding you closer when the bad news hits too hard
Laughing in the kitchen with the bills stacked on the bar (oh)
May not be easy, but it's all heart
It's not the life we planned
Not the life we planned
But it's ours

country, Laid-back modern country ballad with warm acoustic guitars, soft pedal steel swells, and sparse piano fills. Verses stay intimate and close-mic’d; chorus opens wider with harmony stacks and a steady, brushed drum groove. Subtle bass anchors the low end, with a short, emotional bridge that pulls the band back before a final, soaring hook. Male or female vocals, relaxed but heartfelt delivery., romantic