[Verse 1]
Mama said, “Boy, be kind”
Even when the road runs dry
I kept faith in a worn-out truck
And a dream that wouldn’t die
I shook hands with hard days
Learned to smile through the rain
Took the long way home again
With a little hurt, a little flame
[Pre-Chorus]
When my knees got weak
I kept on walking
When the sky went black
I kept on talking
[Chorus]
I got dust on my boots
And love in my chest
I fall down hard
But I don’t quit on best
I keep my soul
Where the truth can grow
Dust on my boots
Heart set to go
(Dust on my boots)
(Heart set to go)
[Verse 2]
I’ve seen proud men bow
I’ve seen the humble rise
Nothing worth keeping
Ever came without a price
So I lend a hand
When another soul breaks
We all need grace
On these backroad days
[Pre-Chorus]
When the fear shows up
I keep on breathing
When the doors stay shut
I keep on believing
[Chorus]
I got dust on my boots
And love in my chest
I fall down hard
But I don’t quit on best
I keep my soul
Where the truth can grow
Dust on my boots
Heart set to go
(Dust on my boots)
(Heart set to go)
[Bridge]
Success ain’t gold
Success ain’t fame
It’s your name still good
When they know your name
It’s a steady hand
And a prayer at night
It’s lifting others up
And staying right
[Final Chorus]
I got dust on my boots
And love in my chest
I fall down hard
But I don’t quit on best
I keep my soul
Where the truth can grow
Dust on my boots
Heart set to go
(Dust on my boots)
(Heart set to go)