Back Where I Belong

Started out with a six-string and a pocket full of dreams Played for tips in every dive, where the neon softly gleams From the highway to the headlines, yeah, I've come a long, long way But the road keeps callin' me back to where my heart will always stay Now I'm back where I belong, on a stage I used to dream of With my hometown crowd singin' every word I'm made of I gave my friends the best seats, 'cause they were there before the fame Through every mile and every song, they've kept me in the frame Ain't no place like home, yeah, they keep me strong I'm back where I belong Saw my buddies at the front row, wearin' shirts from way back when They remember every heartbreak I poured out through my pen After the show, we're crackin' cold ones, tellin' stories through the night Ain't about the stage or money—this here's what feels right No matter how far I go, no matter how high I climb I owe it to the ones who stood with me through every time They keep my boots on solid ground, my heart where it should be Yeah, this life ain't just about me—it's about the ones who set me free Now I'm back where I belong, where my roots run deep and true With the faces that believed in me when no one had a clue I gave my friends the best seats, 'cause they helped me write my song Through every mile and every dream, they've been there all along Ain't no place like home, yeah, they keep me strong I'm back where I belong So here's to the road, and here's to the ride But the best damn show is right here tonight Back where I belong.