Empty Side of the Bed

Verse 1

She packed her bags on a Sunday morning

Left her ring on the kitchen counter

I watched the truck roll down the gravel drive

Told myself I'd find another by the firelight

Pre-Chorus

But every bar I walk into

Feels like a room I've already lost

Every smile that turns my way

Just reminds me of the cost

Chorus

Now I'm alone and that's the way it's gonna stay

I made my peace with the empty side of the bed

No more chasing shadows when the night rolls in

Single for the rest of my life is what I said

Rest of my life is what I said

Verse 2

My mama calls and asks about my love life

I tell her I'm done with all that fuss and fight

The porch swing creaks when the evening cools

I pour one glass and I break the old rules

Pre-Chorus

People say time will heal the ache

Maybe soften up the sting

But I've had my fill of tender words

And all the promises they bring

Chorus

Now I'm alone and that's the way it's gonna stay

I made my peace with the empty side of the bed

No more chasing shadows when the night rolls in

Single for the rest of my life is what I said

Rest of my life is what I said

Bridge

One dog and one old truck

One fire that won't spark

One man who knows his limits

Standing quiet in the dark

Standing quiet in the dark

Chorus

Now I'm alone and that's the way it's gonna stay

I made my peace with the empty side of the bed

No more chasing shadows when the night rolls in

Single for the rest of my life is what I said

Rest of my life is what I said

Rest of my life is what I said