[Verse 1]
We were driving back from the country one night
Mum and Dad up the front and the rest of us snug and tight
My kid brother grizzled for a little minute
'Til my big sister told him he'd better quit it or die

[Pre-Chorus]
It had been a long day in the countryside
Playing with the cousins on my mother's side
The sound of the radio closed our eyes
Drifting across the seat

[Chorus]
And then I fell asleep

[Verse 2]
Well, I don’t know what woke me up
Maybe a country song or a big truck passing by
But I could hear Mama and Papa talking
Papa said something, then Mama began to cry

[Pre-Chorus]
No more words then, just soft sobs
And my head began to throb
I just lay there playing dog
Breathing slow and deep
[Chorus]
They thought I was asleep
They thought I was asleep

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
It seemed like forever 'til the sobbing stopped
Then they talked for a little, but just too soft to hear
Daddy kept looking at the side of her face
One hand on the wheel and one hand stroking her hair

[Pre-Chorus]
The headlights shining from the other way
Showed tears on the cheeks of Daddy’s face
I prayed for Jesus to send his grace
And all our souls to keep

[Chorus]
Back then I believed
They thought I was asleep
The night was dark and deep
How I wish I was asleep