OIL on Canvas
Prodigal
Tune: BLAENWERN. As i have loved you
Verse 1. SON
G D G
I ran with things that
E B Am
first Felt so good
D E D
Chasing the shine that
C D G
Now feels so empty
G F Em
I didn’t mean to
Am Cm
Looking to belong,
G A
I wondered if they
D G
Would still care
Verse 2. SON
G D G
I felt broken yet
E B Am
Words cannot express
D E D
The feelings within
C D G
I can’t believe
G F Em
With a tender tone
Am Cm
He said welcome home
G A
He held me tight I
D G
I felt safe again
Verse 3 FATHER
G D G
Breakfast is warming
E B Am
Let’s head in
D E D
I’m sure you need rest.
C D G
Grab your gloves
G F Em
Our fields need your help
Am Cm
First they’ll say hello
G A
We’ll celebrate
D G
Come walk with Me home
Verse 4 MOTHER
G D G
I saw dust rise first
E B Am
Far down the road
D E D
Could it be my boy
C D G
Thin and travel worn
G F Em
Joy and ache entwined
Am Cm
Tears would not stay
G A
I know that walk well
D G
He’s home, my boy home
