Groundwork

[Verse 1] Two sets of hands in the backyard dirt Mom says "You're gonna have to move some earth If you want tomatoes by the time the seasons turn You gotta put in the groundwork" [Verse 2] My grandpa built it back in '76 Laid out the frame, went brick by brick He said, "Young man, what you put in is what it's worth You gotta put in the groundwork" [Chorus] You can try to get it fast But it's one thing that I had to learn If you want something that'll last Well that's something that you have to earn You gotta put the right things first And put in the groundwork [Verse 3] Went and told my daddy that I found the girl Yeah, I think she's gonna be my whole damn world Said, "Slow down, son, if you really think it's her You better put in the groundwork" [Chorus] You can try to get it fast But it's one thing that I had to learn If you want something that'll last Well that's something that you have to earn You gotta put the right things first And put in the groundwork [Outro] Kids in the garden and the front porch view My girl in white saying, "Yes I do" If you want it all, for better or for worse You gotta put in the groundwork You gotta put in the groundwork