And I never told a soul back then
A farmer's son and a preacher's only daughter
'Til the sun went down on me and Emily Harper
We grew up but some things never change
I noticed Emily's eyes were green
We carved a heart on that old oak limb
'Til the sun came up on me and Emily Harper
On the bank of the creek where we used to swim
We used to sneak off in my daddy's car
She wore an old ball cap, hated lace
But Emily Harper was my best friend
We vowed to grow old side by side
She sure did make a lovely bride
We still hold hands by that old oak limb
On the bank of the creek where we used to swim
All afternoon, we'd laugh and play
A farmer's son and a preacher's only daughter
'Til the sun goes down on me and Emily Harper
I hated other guys around
It all seems just like yesterday
Played a mean shortstop and second base
Sit on the hood and count the stars
We carved our names on an old oak limb
I played it cool but I had it bad
I liked it when her hair was down
A farmer's son and a preacher's only daughter
We ran barefoot through the garden gate
Lord, her daddy had a fit
Never missed a day of Sunday school
And how they shined when I made her laugh
On the bank of the creek where we used to swim
For a girl she was pretty cool
About the time I turned sixteen
When he caught me stealing my first kiss
