rocking chair heaven

Inspired by my treasured rocking chair, which I discovered on a trash pile, this song is dedicated to the very much alive and rockin' Neil Young.

last Christmas Eve
that's when I found her
big ass rocker
lying in the trash~

'neath layers of paint
magnolia flowers
still blooming, carved
in oak or ash~

you're not talkin'
but the story's in you
under layers of
paint and grime

it's been a while
since you've been rockin'
passed along through
the hands of time

we can't pretend~
wer'e looking older
halfway home
to the pearly gate~

a sadder thing
the day they sold her
wired her well
but sealed her fate~


you're not talkin'
but the story's in you
under many layers of
paint and grime

been a while
since you've been rockin'
passed along through
hands of time

can't pretend~
you're looking older
halfway home
to the pearly gate~

a sadder thing
the day they sold you
wired you well
but sealed your fate~

Well no one knows
just why they left you
one mans cast off
is another mans cash

i do declare
before I found you
love left me smoldering
in smoke and ash


once restored
and in your glory
rocking chair
as good as new

your wood will breathe
and meet the floor boards
worn with time,
tuned-up like you

grab a hold
of that big ass rocker
drag her out
to the slanty porch~

say look-ee here
your'e fit for rockin'
and this old flame
still carries the torch~

And so we'll sit
with my guitar and
slowly bend
the rhythm straight.

we'll work it out
i'm still believing
God's in His rocker
at the pearly gate.