Closer Than You Think

Verse 1
The road got rough, my boots worn thin
Dust on my soul, just sinkin’ in
That ol’ wind whispers, “Son, just quit”
But I ain’t laid down and I ain’t done yet

Verse 2
Miles get long and the nights get cold
Trouble feels heavier the more I hold
But I heard a voice deep down inside
Said, “Keep on walkin’, don’t lose your stride”

Chorus
‘Cause strength ain’t born on an easy road
It’s made in the weight of a heavy load
When givin’ up calls out your name
But you keep on walkin’ through the pain
Every step, Lord, it’s makin’ me
More than I was, stronger than I used to be
So I won’t turn back, I’ll keep that fight
I’m closer than I think tonight

Verse 3
Seen dark days and pouring rain
Heard that lonesome, cryin’ train
But that track runs on and so do I
Ain’t no quittin’ in this heart of mine

Bridge
I may bend but I won’t break
Every loss just fuels my faith
That harder road’s where I belong
That’s where a man learns to stay strong

Chorus
‘Cause strength ain’t born on an easy road
It’s made in the weight of a heavy load
When givin’ up calls out your name
But you keep on walkin’ through the pain
Every step, Lord, it’s makin’ me
More than I was, stronger than I used to be
So I won’t turn back, I’ll keep that fight
I’m closer than I think tonight

Outro
Yeah, I won’t turn back, I’ve come too far
Got a little faith and an old guitar
Road’s still hard, but I can see
I’m closer than I think I’ll be…

Classic honky-tonk country, twangy steel guitar, fiddle, slow shuffle rhythm, raw vocals, heartfelt, old soul harmonica