Right now I'm runnin' fast,
Tryin' to make the magic last.
Takin' my big chance,
Up in the spotlight.
I'm puttin' my pennies away,
Savin' up for a rainy day.
So when nobody knows my name,
It'll be alright.

In the shadow of a shade tree,
That's where you're gonna find me.
Tucked away on some side street,
In a sleepy small town.
No name on the mailbox,
Front door that I don't lock.
Honey, it won't take a lot to make me happy,
In the shadow of a shade tree.

I'm lovin' this crazy life,
Get to play my music live.
Then drive all night,
Just to do it again.
I got a million songs to sing,
Livin' this crazy dream.
And I'm thankful for everything,
So when it comes to an end...

In the shadow of a shade tree,
That's where you're gonna find me.
Tucked away on some side street,
In a sleepy small town.
No name on the mailbox,
Front door that I don't lock.
Honey, it won't take a lot to make me happy,
In the shadow of a shade tree.