We Hold Together

Verse 1
The morning starts before the light has shown
A quiet house, a cup of black alone
I trace the lines upon my calloused hands
And thank the Lord for what this life demands
There ain't no fortune waiting at the bend
Just honest work from start to daily end
To keep a roof against the winter cold
And guide these young ones as the days unfold
​[Chorus]
We hold together when the waters rise
Look at the world through clear and steady eyes
It’s pulling weight and sharing in the load
It’s walking side-by-side down every road
No matter how the heavy wind may blow
This family is the strongest thing I know
​[Verse 2]
My father taught me how to stand up straight
To carry what you must and bear the weight
Now sitting at the dinner table late
I see his quiet strength in how we break our bread
It’s making sure the younger ones are fed
And knowing love is more than what is said
It’s showing up when times get rough and lean
And keeping promises that lie between
​[Chorus]
We hold together when the waters rise
Look at the world through clear and steady eyes
It’s pulling weight and sharing in the load
It’s walking side-by-side down every road
No matter how the heavy wind may blow
This family is the strongest thing I know
​[Bridge]
Years will move like shadows on the wall
And seasons change as leaves begin to fall
But foundational things don't shift or break
It's all for them, for every step I take
​[Guitar / Steel Solo - 12 seconds]
​[Chorus]
We hold together when the waters rise
Look at the world through clear and steady eyes
It’s pulling weight and sharing in the load
It’s walking side-by-side down every road
No matter how the heavy wind may blow
This family is the strongest thing I know
​[Outro]
Yeah, we hold together...
Side-by-side down every road.
[Fades out gently on acoustic guitar strum]