Missed the Exit

[Intro]

(Whistle) Hey-ho, hey-ho...

(Whistle)

[Verse 1]

Windows down on Saturday, the radio's turned up,

Your sneakers on the dashboard, sweet tea in the cup.

I said, "Trust me, I know a shortcut," you just smiled and said, "Sure,"

Now the GPS is sighing like it's seen this all before.

Cornfields on the left side, cornfields on the right,

The sun is leaning lower, painting everything in light.

[Pre-Chorus]

And the sign says "Peaches, one mile" —

Hand-painted, crooked, with a smile.

[Chorus]

I missed the exit, found the sunset instead, (Hey!)

Gravel road and peach trees and a big blue sky ahead.

Who needs a map when you're laughing like that?

Never mind the signs — I like where we're at.

I missed the exit, and I'd do it again, (Hey!)

Best wrong turn I ever made — now where's the next bend?

Who needs a map when you're laughing like that?

Missed the exit, found the best of the day — and that's that!

[Verse 2]

Hand-painted sign says "Peaches," and a woman at the stand

Gives us two warm peaches and a napkin for each hand.

We sit on the tailgate, feet swinging in the breeze,

A dog naps in the shade of the old peach trees.

You said, "Best detour ever," I said, "Told you so,"

You said, "You got us lost," and I said, "Yeah, I know!"

[Pre-Chorus]

And the sign says "Peaches, one mile" —

Hand-painted, crooked, with a smile.

[Chorus]

I missed the exit, found the sunset instead, (Hey!)

Gravel road and peach trees and a big blue sky ahead.

Who needs a map when you're laughing like that?

Never mind the signs — I like where we're at.

I missed the exit, and I'd do it again, (Hey!)

Best wrong turn I ever made — now where's the next bend?

Who needs a map when you're laughing like that?

Missed the exit, found the best of the day — and that's that!

[Bridge]

Now the GPS got quiet, I think it gave up on me,

Funny how the wrong road ended up where I wanted to be.

No exit, no hurry, nowhere I've got to be,

Just the sunset and the whistle and you next to me.

[Final Chorus]

I missed the exit, found the sunset instead, (Hey!)

Gravel road and peach trees and a big blue sky ahead.

Who needs a map when you're laughing like that?

Never mind the signs — I like where we're at.

I missed the exit, and I'd do it again, (Hey!)

Best wrong turn I ever made — now where's the next bend?

Take the long way home, don't you ever look back,

Missed the exit, found the best of the day — and that's that!

[Outro]

(Whistle) Hey-ho, hey-ho...

(Whistle)