Walnut Hill

[verse Elvis]
Well, I’m drivin’ down this old back road,  
Sun hangin’ low in the sky,  
Got a bouquet of white roses  
Restin’ here by my side.  

I’m headed out to Walnut Hill, baby,  
Where the tall pines sway and sigh,  
Gonna kneel down in that green grass,  
And tell my folks goodbye… again.

[chorus Elvis]
Oh, Momma and Daddy lay to rest,  
Under that sweet southern ground,  
On Walnut Hill where the angels keep watch,  
Not a sweeter place around.  
I bring these flowers every year, darlin’,  
Lay ‘em soft upon their stone,  
Just to let ‘em know their baby boy  
Still ain’t walkin’ this world alone.

[verse 2 Elvis]
I can hear Momma’s laughter  
In the whisper of the breeze,  
See Daddy’s strong hands  
In the shadows of the trees.  
They raised me right with love and prayer,  
Taught me wrong from right,  
Now I come here to thank ‘em, Lord,  
In the fading evening light.

[chorus Elvis]
Yeah, Momma and Daddy lay to rest,  
Side by side just like they lived,  
On Walnut Hill where the wildflowers bloom,  
And the heart learns to forgive.  
These tears fall easy when I’m talkin’ low,  
But I smile through the pain,  
‘Cause I know they’re up there watchin’  
Till I make it home again.

[Bridge – Elvis spoken low, then sung]
You know, love don’t die, it just changes form,  
Like the seasons rollin’ through,  
And every petal that I lay down here  
Is me still lovin’ you… both of you.

[Final Chorus – Elvis bigger, with gospel swell]
Oh, Momma and Daddy lay to rest,  
Peaceful now forevermore,  
On Walnut Hill where my heart goes runnin’  
Every time I need that door.  
I’ll keep bringin’ these flowers, baby,  
Till my own dyin’ day,  
Then lay me down right there beside ‘em  
On Walnut Hill… to stay.

Thank you… thank you very much.

90s country, Heartfelt, Rock Ballad, Deep Raspy, Croonin Voice, Gospel Piano, Emotional, Outlaw, Soul Ballad, Tear Jerk