[Verse 1]
I came upon a boy
Who had gone astray
He moved to the country
And lived there in patterns of disarray

[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes he would sing
Or if it was spring he would say
“I think I'll do my planting today”

[Chorus]
Oh my country boy, my hesitant joy
I love you more than the sun in the sky
And the oceans that colour your eyes

[Verse 2]
He lived in a small house
Faded from winter's cold
He'd seen too much darkness
And lived there content to fit to his mold

[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes he would sing
Or if it was spring he would scold
“I must move quickly for I fear growing old”
[Chorus]
Oh my country boy, my hesitant joy
I love you more than thе sun in the sky
And the oceans that colour your еyes

[Verse 3]
He spoke of years gone past
Like they were his old friends
He'd seen days like rivers
And lived them in their own sways and bends

[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes he would sing
Or if it was spring he would send
Letters from his heart trying to make amends

[Chorus]
Oh my country boy, my hesitant joy
I love you more than the sun in the sky
And the oceans that colour your eyes