[Verse]

# **The Encouragement Express**

*(Fast tempo – Banjo kickoff, drums snap in, piano rolling bright chords)*

### **Verse 1

(Male Voice)**

In a little white kitchen by an open window screen,

White-haired grandma crankin’ memories clean,

Hand-crank sifter shakin’ soft and slow,

Catchin’ all the lumps, lettin’ the good stuff flow.

Clothespins snappin’ on a line out back,

Holdin’ up blue jeans on a weathered rack,

Ain’t just laundry swayin’ in the sun—

It’s simple faith gettin’ things done.

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### **Pre-Chorus

(Female Voice)**

It’s a giggle from a child on a summer swing,

Makes you feel like you can handle anything.

It’s a sunset burnin’ gold and red,

Sayin’, “Don’t give up just yet.”

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### **Chorus

(Male & Female Harmony)**

All aboard! Can’t you hear that sound?

Hope is rollin’ into town.

The Encouragement Express is racin’ down the line,

Blowin’ that whistle right on time.

From front porch prayers to a puzzle piece,

Every little thing can bring you peace.

Grab your ticket, no distress—

We’re ridin’ strong on the Encouragement Express!

*(Sax riff answers, banjo rolling under)*

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### **Verse 2

(Female Voice)**

Old wood rocker on a front porch wide,

Grandma swayin’ side to side,

Back and forth like a steady song,

Sayin’, “Child, you’ll make it long.”

Man at the table with a thousand-piece view,

Workin’ that puzzle like we all must do,

One small piece at a time, that’s how

You build tomorrow from the here and now.

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### **Pre-Chorus

(Male Voice)**

We all need a word when the road gets steep,

A little courage when the climb gets deep.

Sometimes it’s found in the smallest things—

That’s where the loudest hope still sings.

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### **Chorus

(Full Harmony – Bigger, Driving Drums)**

All aboard! Don’t you wait too long!

This train is hummin’ a hopeful song.

The Encouragement Express is flyin’ fast,

Leavin’ doubt there in the past.

From a clothesline breeze to a child’s laugh,

Grace shows up in the aftermath.

Hearts wide open, no regress—

We’re ridin’ high on the Encouragement Express!

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### **Bridge

(Breakdown – Piano & Light Guitar, Then Build)**

(Male)

When your faith feels thin as thread—

(Female)

And heavy thoughts crowd your head—

(Male)

Listen close, that whistle cries—

(Female)

“Lift your heart, lift your eyes!”

*(Drums kick, sax soaring line)*

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### **Final Chorus (All Voices – Big Finish)**

All aboard! Let hope arise!

See the world through grateful eyes.

From sifter screens to sunset skies,

Simple truth makes strong lives.

Every porch swing, every dress on a line,

Every small moment by design—

We all need words that bless…

So climb aboard the Encouragement Express!

*(Big sax solo, banjo run, drums crash to finish)*