

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] You’ve been counting pennies Paycheck to Thursday night Praying in the drive-thru At that red stoplight Phone full of “sorry, maybe” Voicemails you don’t replay But you still lace up your boots And show up anyway [Chorus] Don’t give up your reward It’s just around the corner All these trials and tribulations Ain’t your whole story, darling You’re closer than you think To the promise you’ve been holding Don’t give up your reward It’s waiting by the road you’re on [Verse 2] Mama’s hand-me-down Bible Folded page at Romans eight Coffee rings on the counter Another early day you’re late You talk tough in the mirror But that crack shows when you blink Still you straighten up your shoulders Say “I’m stronger than I think” (oh yeah) [Chorus] Don’t give up your reward It’s just around the corner All these trials and tribulations Ain’t your whole story, darling You’re closer than you think To the promise you’ve been holding Don’t give up your reward It’s waiting by the road you’re on [Bridge] Every tear you ever tasted Every “not yet” you survived Built a fire in your spirit Put that diamond in your eyes [Chorus] Don’t give up your reward It’s just around the corner All these trials and tribulations Are turning into glory, darling You’re closer than you think To the good He’s been unfolding Don’t give up your reward It’s waiting by the road you’re on [Outro] Yeah, it’s right there Right there By the road you’re on
Tags
country, Modern country ballad with female vocals, warm acoustic guitar and gentle piano under soft brush kit. First verse intimate and close-mic, then chorus brings in subtle pedal steel swells and stacked harmonies. Second chorus lifts with tambourine and a simple electric fill, final tag pulls instruments back for a tender, hopeful finish.
3:37
No
4/17/2026