Ashland by David Kastling Music

Lyrics

There's a train rolling through the heart of town
Kids wave at the tracks as the sun goes down
Front porch stories, lightning bugs
Coffee at the station, sweet hometown love
I came for a day, now I've stayed all year
The welcome's warm and the skies stay clear

From Hanover tomatoes to the county fair
It's more than a stop
It's a breath of fresh air

A is for the arms that opened wide
S is for the sunsets in July
H is for the hearts that know your name
L for the laughter in the pouring rain
A for again, 'cause I can't get enough
N is for the neighbors full of love
D is for the dream I never planned
Now I'm right at home in A-S-H-L-A-N-D

Strawberry Faire in the heat of June
Bluegrass picking under a Carolina moon
Bike rides down Center Street
With sweet tea smiles from everyone you meet
It's not the place I was born and raised
But it's where I found my favorite days

With every mile that I used to roam
This little town made me feel like home

A is for the arms that opened wide
S is for the sunsets in July
H is for the hearts that know your name
L for the laughter in the pouring rain
A for again, 'cause I can't get enough
N is for the neighbors full of love
D is for the dream I never planned
Now I'm right at home in A-S-H-L-A-N-D

From Patrick Henry's echo to the farmers' stalls
Ashland, you've got my heart in your walls
It's more than a dot on a map, you see
It's the kind of place that stays with me

A is for the arms that opened wide
S is for the stars in the summer sky
H is for the hope this town can give
L for the life I want to live
A for again, and I'll say it proud
N is the name that I sing out loud
D is the dream I understand
Found my forever in A-S-H-L-A-N-D