If The World Had A Front Porch Lyrics - Lawrence Tracy

It was where my Mama sat on that old swing with her crochet 

It was where Granddaddy taught me how to cuss and how to pray 

It was where we made our own ice cream those sultry summer nights 

where the bulldog had her puppies,and us brothers had our fights 

There were many nights I'd sit right there and look out at the stars 

To the sound of a distant whippoorwill or the hum of a passing car 

It was where I first got up the nerve to steal me my first kiss 

and it was where I learned to play guitar and pray I had the gift 

(Chorus) 

If the world had a front porch like we did back then 

We'd still have our problems but we'd all be friends 

Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin 

Wouldn't be gone with the wind 

If the world had a front porch, like we did back then 

Purple hulls and pintos, I've shelled more than my share 

As lightening bugs and crickets danced in the evening air 

And like a beacon that old yellow bulb, it always led me home 

Somehow Mama always knew just when to leave it on 

(Repeat Chorus) 

Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin 

Wouldn't be gone with the wind 

If the world had a front porch, like we did back then