What I Know Now

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Words and Music by: Joseph Wesley McClelland (BMI) Performed by: Wes McClelland Produced by: Dave Hagen and Wes McClelland Recorded at: Dark Horse Recording Publisher: © 2025 Etymon Music Publishing (BMI)

(Verse 1)

A little dust on the ivories, paper memories on its face Twenty-three years have faded from this empty place Chasin' ghosts and promises down some long and windin’ roads Traded in my melodies for a heavier life’s load

(Chorus)

But what I know now ain't what I knew back then That a restless heart don't find its home 'til it circles 'round again And the purest kind of music ain't a hit on the radio It's the love in their eyes and their faith that helps you grow And what I know now is all I'll ever need to know

(Verse 2)

I saw this man in the mirror, he looked familiar, worn and tired He was starin’ back at me, had the kindest hopeful smile Then His hand reached out and put a new song in my soul I heard my son singin’ it, and it made my spirit whole

(Chorus)

‘Cause what I know now ain't what I knew back then That a restless heart don't find its home 'til it circles 'round again And the purest kind of music ain't a hit on the radio It's the love in their eyes and their faith that helps you grow And what I know now is all I'll ever need to know

(Bridge)

Thought I had to lose it all to find my way back home Turns out all the answers were right where I'd always known In Daddy’s worn-out family Bible, Momma’s picture on the wall A quiet little whisper that you answer when it calls

(Chorus)

'Cause what I know now ain't what I knew back then That a restless heart don't find its home 'til it circles 'round again And the purest kind of music ain't a hit on the radio It's the love in their eyes and their faith that helps you grow And what I know now is all I'll ever need to know

(Tag)

And what I know now is all I'll ever need—to know