New Beginnings in Portugal

[Verse] Left the misty shores of England, where the rain never bows, Packed up a life in suitcases, chasing where the orange sun glows, Drove through winding roads and valleys, found a place where time slows, Settled in a farmhouse, amongst the cork and olive groves. [Verse 2] Swapped grey skies for blue heavens, endless vineyards, and hills, Stone walls lined with blooming jasmine, hear the whisper of the rills, Neighbours smile with broken English, share stories and warm meals, Life’s simple pleasures feel like treasures, dreams turning real. [Chorus] From the rolling Thames to the rugged coast, To a land where the simple life means the most, Found my heart in central Portugal’s embrace, A brand new chapter, a slower pace. [Verse 3] Woke to rooster calls at sunrise, baker’s fresh bread treats, Market mornings in little plazas, buying fish from cobbled streets, Learned to savor every siesta, under ancient chestnut trees, Midday wine and laughter, caught in the gentle breeze. [Verse 4] Planted roots in rocky soil, where the lavender blooms, Picked up phrases, learned to barter, under red-tiled roofs and rooms, Bonfires and guitar strumming, under stars and the moon, Central Portugal's lullaby, playing a countryside tune. [Chorus] From the rolling Thames to the rugged coast, To a land where the simple life means the most, Found my heart in central Portugal’s embrace, A brand new chapter, a slower pace.