Started With a Song

It was midnight at the edge of town Me and the boys just hanging out Radio up and the tailgate down Yeah, we were passing something around Then a rock band, that old DJ Spun a little gold that was custom-made Everybody hollering, "Turn it up" Holding up them Dixie cups Yeah, I remember right about then I could feel a good time, a good time A good time kicking in It all started with a song Flicking that match on the gasoline Turning them caution lights green, yeah When you're 17, you never felt something that strong And you can't help but sing along Looking back on everything I've done, I could do no wrong It all started with a song She was drop-dead, I was tongue-tied She was over on the passenger side Parked down by the river But I couldn't make the move, I was so shy Yeah, that's a night I would never forget Coming on the FM Her leaning in Leaning in for our first kiss It all started with a song Flicking that match on the gasoline Turning them caution lights green, yeah When you're young and free, and never felt something that strong And you can't help but sing along Looking back on everything I've done, I could do no wrong It all started with a song Every night when I'm standing in the spotlight And beating on these six strings all night Yeah, the story of my life It all started with a song It all started with a song Flicking that match on the gasoline Turning them caution lights green, yeah When you're young and free, and never felt something so strong And you can't help but sing along Looking back on everything I've done, I could do no wrong It all started with a song It all started with a song It all started with a song Flicking that match on a gasoline Turning them caution lights green Yeah, it all started with a song That's right Here we go Yeah, the songs are right and the mood is high Grab my baby and I hold her tight Crank that song on the radio Take her by the hand and feel her close, yeah