Worn-Out Steel (He Never Knew)

create a country music genre song with acoustic instruments, George Strait style, with piano and fiddle. He Never Knew Here’s a country song version with a strong hook, emotional build, and a harmony-friendly chorus: --- **Title: “He Never Knew”** **Verse 1** I watched him walk through that screen door slow Dust in the light of the evening glow Work boots dragging, hands worn thin Another long day written on his skin He’d tip his hat, wipe off the sweat Like he owed this world some kind of debt Never said much, just did his part Quiet strength and a steady heart **Verse 2** Old denim shirt and a weathered grin Calloused hands that could mend most things I was young, I didn’t see All the love he gave to me I pushed my luck, I crossed the line He’d just look at me every time No angry words, just let me learn A little less fire, a little less burn **Chorus (Harmony)** He never knew he was my hero Never knew how safe I’d feel Never knew I was so proud Of that man in worn-out steel Never heard the words I held Never saw what he was to me But I hope somewhere beyond this world My daddy finally sees **Verse 3** We’d sit out back as the sun sank low Didn’t talk much, didn’t need to though That front porch felt like solid ground Like nothing in life could shake it down I thought time was a river wide Thought he’d always be by my side Didn’t know how fast it goes Didn’t know what I didn’t know **Bridge** Now that house don’t sound the same That porch just whispers his name I talk to the silence like he’s still there Send my words through a simple prayer **Chorus (Harmony)** He never knew he was my hero Never knew how safe I’d feel Never knew I was so proud Of that man in worn-out steel Never heard the words I held Never saw what he was to me But I hope somewhere beyond this world My daddy finally sees **Outro** Yeah, I hope he knows now what I couldn’t say I miss him more with every day And if heaven’s got a front porch view I’m still sittin’ there with you…