Story Behind The Song
My Grandmother helped homeless men during the depression when they wandered from town to town.
Song Description
Singer urges listener to help others and not be intimidated by modern fears.
| Song Length |
4:29 |
Genre |
Country - Bluegrass, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Affable, Welcoming |
Subject |
Imagination, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Tim Mcgraw, Kenny Rogers |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
LEAVE THE PORCH LIGHT ON
VERSE I
Grandma lived in West Virginia in a house not far from the street..
When a hungry man came knocking, she would fix him something to eat.
Even in the great depression, be it hobo, thief, or a con
She'd say, "Come on in. You're like next of kin.
At my house the light is always on."
CHORUS
LEAVE THE PORCH LIGHT ON.
In a world of darkness take a look around.
There is light when day is done.
Let it shine on a million. Let it shine on one.
LEAVE THE PORCH LIGHT ON.
LEAVE THE PORCH LIGHT ON.
VERSE II
Nowadays, my porch light's broken. And I don't let strangers inside.
But the walls we build around us cast a shadow far and wide.
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
The ones who go before us leave their wisdom to return.
Let the love light burn.
REPEAT CORUS