[Verse 1] Dad’s old map on the dash Folded soft by the sun I was ten in the backseat Countin’ poles one by one Mama sang through the crackle Of that AM hum And I learned the word “far” Before I knew where we’d come from [Pre-Chorus] Now the same wheels roll Through the heat and the rain I still hear that first song In the edge of the lane [Chorus] Take me back down that road Mile marker blue Window down, heart wide open Chasin’ somethin’ true Take me back down that road Where the sky felt new Every bend said “keep on goin’” Mile marker blue (Mile marker blue) [Verse 2] There’s a diner in the headlights On a two-lane curve Cherry pie on the counter And a waitress who still serves Little town, little miracle On a paper plate I keep a postcard in my wallet From the summer I was brave [Pre-Chorus] Now the years ride shotgun And they don’t talk much But one look at that horizon And I remember how to trust [Chorus] Take me back down that road Mile marker blue Window down, heart wide open Chasin’ somethin’ true Take me back down that road Where the sky felt new Every bend said “keep on goin’” Mile marker blue (Mile marker blue) [Bridge] I don’t need forever Just a tank and a tank top song A little room for wonder Where I can sing along If I get lost, let me Find my way by the view Back to that girl in the mirror Leanin’ into blue [Final Chorus] Take me back down that road Mile marker blue Window down, heart wide open Chasin’ somethin’ true Take me back down that road Where the sky felt new Every bend said “keep on goin’” Mile marker blue (Mile marker blue)