Lyrics
Last time I heard your voice, Pa, was 'bout that rotten wood
The splintered rail on the porch out back, you said it needed good
Said the winter'd cracked it, let the rain run free
Sounded just like always, strong and deep for me
[Chorus]
That crooked nail still holds its ground
On that old porch rail where your voice still sounds
[Verse 2]
You always saw the weakness, where the foundation slacked
A plumb line in your wisdom, never once off track
Heard a train whistle blowin' low, through the phone line's hum
Never thought that call, Pa, was the last one that would come
[Bridge]
I walked out there this morning, felt the damp earth's chill
Felt your ghost beside me, with a hammer, standin' still
The timber's waitin' patient, just like you always planned
A project unfinished, held right in my hand
[Outro]
Yeah, that crooked nail still holds its ground
And I fix that rail, where your memory's found
About Rory Finch
Hailing from the quiet valleys of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Rory Finch crafts country-pop anthems built on the bedrock of Appalachian storytelling and modern sonic landscapes. His acoustic guitar is often the heartbeat of his songs, weaving tales of blue-collar life and the resilience of the human spirit, influenced by the raw honesty of artists like Jason Isbell and the melodic sensibility of…
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