[Intro] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1] I grew up hemmed in by mountain shadows tall Never caught a city girl's eye, not at all Till Violet walked in, turned my world on its head Now her violet jeans are the only thread That keeps my heart from unraveling slow In the hollows where the Tennessee winds blow [Chorus] Violet, Violet, in the morning sky Your wavy hair chases the sunrise high I'll ride my bonnie truck with you by my side Where the green hills curl and the tall trees bide The city's grey tombs can't touch our truth Violet, you're my only sweet, unspoiled proof [Verse 2] City folk hide behind their shiny machines Cement towers like tombs, where the cold wind screams But we've got pines that hum and a breeze that whispers low Reminding me why I never wanted to go Back to the smog that clouded my blindered view Now every road I drive leads straight to you [Bridge] When I was a kid, I asked an old man wise "How do you stay soft when the world tries to harden your eyes?" He said, "Son, don't live your life like a fool Don't chase the shine that's bound to cool Today might scream to waste your days away But that's no map to lead your heart astray" [Verse 3] He told me 'bout a lady with waves in her hair Who chased the spark till her light wasn't there Now she's just a story the pines still tell 'Bout how the fool's gold burns too hot, too well So little Violet, keep your jeans that purple hue Keep your heart unbroken, keep your laugh brand new [Chorus] Violet, Violet, in the morning sky Your wavy hair chases the sunrise high I'll ride my bonnie truck with you by my side Where the green hills curl and the tall trees bide The city's grey tombs can't touch our truth Violet, you're my only sweet, unspoiled proof [Outro] Trees, trees, trees, they hum our song Trees, trees, trees, all night long Always stay lovable, Violet, my own Always stay lovable, till the day we're gone