Put me at your door
I need to be reborn
It’s been a while since my smile’s
Been naturally worn
Put me in my place
Make me look you in the face
Shed a light so that I might
See all I’m grateful for
‘Cause I feel the pull of your charms
How I hope you’ll open your arms
And welcome me like family
My North Carolina home
Put me in your play
Give me some words to say
I’ll memorize and bring to life
Whatever’s on your page
Put me in your choir
My soul will fly much higher
Than any god or grand façade
Could help it to attain
‘Cause I feel the pull of your charms
How I hope you’ll open your arms
And welcome me like family
My North Carolina home
And though I’ve been away now for so many years
Won’t you lend a prodigal daughter your ears
For if you take me in I’ll serve you once again
Until the darkness clears
So put me in your shoes
‘Cause I see you in the news
From toe to head dressed all in red
And it’s giving me the blues
But it’s just that kind of year
People giving in to fear
Though we’re behind I know in time
We’ll see which path to choose
‘Cause I feel the pull of your charms
How I hope you’ll open your arms
And welcome me like family
My North Carolina home
Yes welcome me like family
My North Carolina home
My North Carolina home
credits
from Leaving Soon,
released June 9, 2015
Written by Leigh Jones
Leigh Jones - vocals
Ben Larsen - vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin
Austin Quattlebaum - banjo
Miles Berry - upright bass
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