“Beneath that Blue Ridge Sky” By: Ray Maternick, 28 Apr 2016
[Verse 1]
Am F
Another springtime journey to that courthouse in Louisa
G D Am
Hoping that his freedom would be in the cards this year
Am F
900 days behind the walls of an asylum in the Blue Ridge?
G D Am
To overcome the shadows, the anxiety, and the fears.
[Verse 2]
Am F
Three men in orange jumpsuits sitting in the gallery
G D Am
Staring at the faces of their loved one in the crowd
Am F
Our lawyer said our son was on his way and not to worry
G D Am
He’s first up on the docket, don’t let this get you down
[Chorus]
G D F C
Robins sing their morning song outside that courtroom in Louisa
G D F C
He shuffled in with shackled feet and held his head up high
G D F C
Knowing they might say he needs more time to get better
G D F Am
Another year behind the walls beneath that Blue Ridge sky.
[Verse 3]
Am F
He finally came through the door, a sheriff on each side
G D Am
Hands were cuffed together, the sound of shackles shuffled by
Am F
He sat down on that courtroom chair hoping he wouldn’t hear
G D Am
The Judge say that he’d be free to walk beneath that sun filled sky
[Verse 4]
Am F
All rise for Judge Saner the Sargent at Arms said
G D Am
Minutes seemed like hours we waited anxiously to hear
Am F
He finally looked up and said “I see you made some progress
G D Am
Your commitment is extended for review again next year
[Chorus]
G D F C
Robins sing their morning song outside that courtroom in Louisa
G D F C
He shuffled in with shackled feet and held his head up high
G D F C
Knowing they might say he needs more time to get better
G D F Am
Another year behind the walls beneath that Blue Ridge sky.
[Verse 5]
Am F
Acknowledging the judges call with a nod and a “Yes Sir”
G D Am
He walked past us towards the door our eyes followed with a sigh
Am F
Before he walked out of the door he turned to us and said
G D Am
Don’t worry bout me behind those walls beneath this Blue Ridge Sky
[Verse 6]
Am F
We walked across the street for some breakfast at Floozie’s
G D Am
We sat down at the table and shed a couple of tears
Am F
The waitress came up and asked us what we’ed be havin
G D Am
Just brings us both the same thing we had here last year.
[Chorus]
G D F C
Robins sing their morning song outside that courtroom in Louisa
G D F C
They drove him back with shackled feet he still held his head up high
G D F C
They told him that he needs more time to get better
G D F Am
Another year behind the walls beneath that Blue Ridge sky.