Summer Stayed Too Long

Modern country. Old soul. Turn it up. Let it roll. ================================================ FREE TO USE MUSIC LICENSE You are free to use this music in your videos, streams, and other content. ✔ Monetization allowed ✔ Credit appreciated but not required If you would like to credit: Music: "Song Name" by DustlineRadio Channel: https://youtube.com/@DustlineRadio Restrictions: * Do not reupload the music as a standalone track. * Do not claim the music as your own. * Do not upload the track to music streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.). ================================================= Lyrics: Summer Stayed Too Long (Verse 1) Sun keeps hanging like it’s got nowhere to go Fields all burning in a tired golden glow Cracked dry river where the cold wind used to run Feels like mercy packed its bags and left with springtime’s sun Screen door sticks from the heat again Same hot day I’ve been living in (Chorus) Summer stayed too long this year Dust in the air, sweat and tears Crops gave up and the wells ran dry Even the clouds just pass us by I’m praying for rain, for a cool dawn song Lord knows summer stayed too long (Verse 2) Porch boards creaking in the midnight heat No relief in the dark, no cool in the breeze Cicadas screaming like they lost their minds Counting down these endless times Old men say they’ve never seen A season stretch so long and mean (Chorus) Summer stayed too long this year Dust in the air, sweat and tears Roads all shimmer, hearts worn thin Feels like the world forgot the wind Waiting for change like a lost old song Lord knows summer stayed too long (Bridge) Somewhere leaves are turning gold Somewhere nights are turning cold Somewhere autumn’s on its way Just ain’t found this town today (Final Chorus — hopeful) Summer stayed too long this year But I feel September drawing near First cool breeze gonna set me free Wash this heat right off of me Every hard season moves along Even when summer stays too long