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[Intro – soft acoustic guitar strum, gentle harmonica hum] Dust on the gravel, sun hot as hell Our boots kicked up dirt, ready to go [Verse 1 – steady guitar rhythm, quiet foot tap] We were half-way there, Got distracted by a stray dog’s slow stroll that grin on your face when you Hit the gas on that hook truck ,Dougins now in the past. [Pre-Chorus – rising harmonica, building tension] We thought you’d bolt, leave us stranded there Heart in our throats, we didn’t care Screamed your name loud, down the steep hill Tripped over roots, took a hard spill [Chorus – full acoustic strum, warm vocal harmonies] Uncle Matt, we’re on our way Don’t you leave us here We ran like deer, legs flying fast Till you hit the brakes, and we caught our breath [Verse 2 – playful guitar riff, light tambourine] I stumbled up, tears in my eyes Wiped the mud off, ready to cry But you popped the door, shoulders shaking so hard Face red as a barn, from laughing so hard [Pre-Chorus – softer harmonica, playful lilt] I yelled “what’s wrong?” voice all cracked and tight You gasped for air, couldn’t get it right Said you’d never seen us run so fast Took a minute just to make it last [Chorus – upbeat guitar, piano fun energetic vocals] Uncle Matt, we’re on our way Don’t you leave us here We ran like deer, legs flying fast Till you hit the brakes, and we caught our breath [Bridge – quiet guitar, pationet vocals] You were my hero, gentle and kind Just an asshole that day, messing with our minds Tears of anger turned to tears of joy That prank still makes us laugh, boy to boy [Solo – melodic saxophone solo, acoustic guitar backing] (Instrumental Solo) [Final Chorus – full band, energetic strum, group vocals] Uncle Matt, we’re on our way Don’t you leave us here We ran like deer, legs flying fast Till you hit the brakes, and we caught our breath [Outro – fading guitar, soft saxophone Dust settled down, sun long gone That day’s still with us, we had so much fun