Nose On the Grindstone

[Verse 1]

Daddy worked like a mule minin' Pike County coal

Fucked up his back, couldn't work anymore

He said, "One of these days you'll get out of these hills

"Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills"

[Verse 2]

"See, the ways of this world just bring you to tears

"Keep the Lord in your heart and have nothin' to fear

"D best that you can and don't lie and don't steal

"Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills"

[Chorus]

Daddy I've been tryin', I just can't catch a break

There's too much in this world that I can't seem to shake

But I remember your words, Lord, they bring me to chills

"Keep your nose on the grindstonе and out of the pills"

[Verse 3]

"Now keep in mind that a man's just as good as his word

"It takes twice as long to build bridgеs you've burnt

"And there's hurt you can cause time alone cannot heal

"Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills"

[Chorus]

Daddy I've been tryin', I just can't catch a break

There's too much in this world I can't seem to shake

But I remember your words, Lord, they bring me to chills

"Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills"

"Keep your nose on the grindstone"