Nose On The Grindstone

Daddy worked like a mule minin' Pike County coal

Till he messed 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"

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

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

Live the best that you can and don't lie and don't steal

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

Well, 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 grindstone and out of the pills"

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

It takes twice as long to build bridges 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"

Well, 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