My West Virginia

Standing on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere
I couldn't be more out of place
Thought I was on my own and I wanted so much more
Thought the world would show me a little Grace
Now all I have and all I can see
Are the pictures of distant memories

I was headed down a country road straight to your house
Passed what was left of the mine
Standing on your porch gazing on the mountain
Your beauty was froze along with time
I've been gone for so long this may mean nothing to you
You were my home, my West Virginia

It's one of the worst pains you could possibly feel
When it's too little way too late
Expecting the worst of my fear that you don't know me now
And I'm the one that you love to hate
If you can't allow and accept an apology
Is it out of reach, is it just a dream

I was headed down a country road straight to your house
Passed what was left of the mine
Standing on your porch gazing on the mountain
Your beauty was froze along with time
I've been gone for so long this may mean nothing to you
You are my home, my West Virginia

I was headed down a country road straight to your house
Passed what was left of the mine
Standing on your porch gazing on the mountain
Your beauty was froze along with time
I've been gone for so long this may mean nothing to you
You are my home, my West Virginia