Song Description
Narrator is encouraged to help others because his Grandmother helped the unemployed during the depression
| Song Length |
4:01 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Gracious |
Subject |
Light, Happiness |
| Similar Artists |
Vince Gill, Garth Brooks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1920 - 1929 |
| |
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.
Seems the world is not as friendly as it was in Grandma's day.
There's a lesson to learn: it's our turn.
When night comes, remember what she'd say.
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
The ones who go before us leave their wisdom to return.
Let the love light burn.
REPEAT CORUS