Lyrics
[Verse 1] You drew a red line across the county map Said, “past this bend, the road won’t circle back” I wore the dust like proof beneath my shoes And counted every mile i had to choose [Pre-Chorus] The hillside changed from gold to green A wider world than i had seen [Chorus] I’m learning how to take the open way With both hands steady when the ground gives sway If i lose the path, i’ll make a mark in blue There’s more horizon than i ever knew I’m not waiting for a sign to start I’m carrying a compass in my heart [Verse 2] A hawk rose quiet from the telephone wire The valley held a thread of copper fire I heard my name inside the rushing creek Not as a promise, just a place to seek [Pre-Chorus] The distant ridge began to shine Like something new could still be mine [Chorus] I’m learning how to take the open way With both hands steady when the ground gives sway If i lose the path, i’ll make a mark in blue There’s more horizon than i ever knew I’m not waiting for a sign to start I’m carrying a compass in my heart [Bridge] Let the old directions fade Let the doubt become a blade Cutting through the tangled thread To the road that lies ahead [Final chorus] I’m learning how to take the open way With both hands steady when the ground gives sway If i lose the path, i’ll make a mark in blue There’s more horizon than i ever knew I’m not waiting for a sign to start I’m carrying a compass in my heart I’m carrying a compass in my heart [Outro] Past the bend, past the blue I keep walking into view
