Heart of Ohio

[Verse] I grew up in a town just outside of Cleveland, Where the cornfields stretch, and the maple trees stand tall, On Sunday mornin', we'd head down to the river, Skippin' stones and dreamin' 'bout a day we'd have it all. [Verse 2] Summer fair brought in the smell of kettle corn, Fireflies lit the night like the stars above our heads, Granddad's tales of life in old Ohio, Gave us roots to keep us grounded, dreams to break new bread. [Chorus] In the heart of Ohio, where the buckeyes grow, Through the seasons we find reasons just to take it slow, From the farms to the cities, there's a place we all call home, In the heart of Ohio, under skies of blue and gold. [Verse 3] Winter winds would howl through streets of Dayton, Huddled by the fire, stories chased the chill away, Mom would hum a tune about the rolling meadows, And we'd drift to sleep until the light of a new day. [Verse 4] I'd catch a game where the Bengals play on Sunday, Roarin' crowds and cheers would echo down my spine, In that moment, no matter where I'd wander, Ohio's spirit lingers, always keeps me feelin' fine. [Bridge] From Toledo to Marietta, from river to the lake, There's a pride in every heart that time will never shake, Memories and moments, they live within our grasp, In the simple days and nights that forever seem to last.