Bluegrass Bus Ride to Sweetheart
Folk singalong with a swinging bluegrass two-step: fiddle, harmonica, banjo, acoustic guitar and upright bass, with a male lead and harmonies. Rambling and joyful, sung in English, about a long bus ride through the hills to surprise his sweetheart.
Lyrics
The diesel engine hums a messy tune,Beneath a heavy, lazy afternoon.I’m bouncing in this seat of faded blue,Just counting miles until I get to you.The driver’s whistling something soft and sweet,While gravel dances underneath our feet.I’ve got a pocket full of lucky charms,And big ideas about your open arms.Oh, I’m coming for you,Up where the grass is green and new.Hey, I’m coming for you,Just like I said I’d do.Over the ridge and through the pines,Crossing all those county lines.I’m coming for you,Just like I said I’d do.The valley’s tucked away in morning mist,Like every single peak has just been kissed.I bought a paper and a candy bar,I’m thinking ‘bout how beautiful you are.We’re swaying left and then we’re swaying right,I’ll be there long before the dark of night.The window’s down and letting in the breeze,It’s playing tag among the maple trees.Oh, I’m coming for you,Up where the grass is green and new.Hey, I’m coming for you,Just like I said I’d do.Over the ridge and through the pines,Crossing all those county lines.I’m coming for you,Just like I said I’d do.I see the steeple poking through the leaves,The kind of quiet only heart believes.The brakes are squealing as we slow the pace,I’m ready for the look upon your face.I’ll jump the steps and run across the yard,Keeping up a secret wasn’t hard.The dusty road is finally at an end,Around the corner and around the bend.Oh, I’m coming for you,Up where the grass is green and new.Hey, I’m coming for you,Just like I said I’d do.Over the ridge and through the pines,Crossing all those county lines.I’m coming for you,Just like I said I’d do.