[Intro]

[Intro] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1] Coffee steam curls with the dawn's low hum Sun still dragging its heels to come My knuckles white 'round a chipped ceramic cup Drove all night from Birmingham [Verse 2] Rolled out at four, rehearsed every line Lost 'em twice by Exit Nine Now I'm parked outside that neon sign Trying to be the man she needs to find [Chorus] I'm at a corner diner asking for Kaylee's hand Heart spinnin' circles like the ceiling fan Sir, my name is Edson, I've done all I can To be the man she's been praying for Boots glued to the floor, but I'll take my stand For your daughter, our future, this gold band At a corner diner asking for Kaylee's hand At the booth by the window pane [Verse 3] He walks in, cap twisted in his calloused hand Work-worn shirt, sun-kissed, tired eyes, weathered tan Nods once, growls "Son, sit down" Waitress tops our mugs, doesn't make a sound [Verse 4] I trip over "Sir, I love your child" He just leans back, wears a quiet smile I talk scared but I talk true 'Bout how she fixed every broken part of me and you [Chorus] I'm at a corner diner asking for Kaylee's hand Heart spinnin' circles like the ceiling fan Sir, my name is Edson, I've done all I can To be the man she's been praying for Boots glued to the floor, but I'll take my stand For your daughter, our future, this gold band At a corner diner asking for Kaylee's hand At the booth by the window pane [Bridge] He stirs his coffee, lets me sweat it out Says "Boy, I ain't said yes, not yet, no doubt" Then he grins, rough and slow "But I ain't sayin' no, not even close, no" Says "You love her like you're singin' through every busted gear You got my blessing, go on, let her hear" [Chorus] Now at that little diner, I got Kaylee's hand Heart still spinnin' like the ceiling fan Sir, my name is Edson, I'll do all I can To be the man she's been praying for Sun breaks through the blinds as I text her "Plan!" Your daddy shook my hand, yeah, he's on board, ma'am At that little diner, I got Kaylee's hand At the booth by the window pane [Outro] (Instrumental Solo)