Bird in a Cage

Bird in a Cage

1. Bird in a Cage

Bird in a Cage

(verse 1)

she had dreams of leaving that little town

Riley couldn't keep her around

but even she had to admit

it was the warmest bed she had ever known

so he got in his truck

acted like he didn't give a fuck

his mom tried to call him

her picture in his wallet

made him not want to count his money

(chorus)

he didn't know why he just let her go

but the big city is just something he doesn't know

why did he tell her she could really sing?

he could have put that pretty bird in a cage with just a ring

but she liked how he played guitar

and he loved everything they are

or were...

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

she met him in the church parking lot

Riley wanted to kiss her goodbye but she got

her only suitcase up off the cracked pavement

got on that bus and away she went

she'd catch the night train

and Riley would sit alone on the edge of a cold bed

and listen to the rain

hit the metal roof they laid on and watched the stars

wrapped in his plaid shirt

that she took with her and it hurt

(chorus)

he didn't know why he just let her go

but the big city is just something he doesn't know

why did he tell her she could really sing?

he could have put that pretty bird in a cage with just a ring

but she liked how he played guitar

and he loved everything they are

or were...

(end chorus)

(bridge)

when she cut that demo

he thought she would give up till he got the memo

she didn't need him no more

but she cried when she told him her dream

how could he send a bullet through that self-esteem

he could only build it up

because he's a good guy who needs to man up

but she could've made a hell of a bride

but she wants a taste of what a mechanic can't provide

(chorus)

he didn't know why he just let her go

but the big city is just something he doesn't know

why did he tell her she could really sing?

he could have put that pretty bird in a cage with just a ring

but she liked how he played guitar

and he loved everything they are

he didn't know why he just let her go

but the big city is just something he doesn't know

why did he tell her she could really sing?

he could have put that pretty bird in a cage with just a ring

but she liked how he played guitar

and he loved everything they are

or were...

(end chorus)