Hard Work by Elliott Prather Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Dropped him off at his Papa’s place
Hadn’t worked a day in his life
Had his patience put to the test
That hammer and nails put up a fight

[Pre-Chorus 1]
His Papa smiled as he watched him try
And at the end of the day, his Papa looked him in the eye

[Chorus]
Said, “Hard work keeps you humble
Hard living makes you old
There ain’t nothing better than a warm heart
When yours has been so cold
Always remember that Jesus is your friend
And that hard work always pays off in the end”

[Verse 2]
Time had marched on down the road
And that little boy was now all grown
Followed his passions wherever they led
Writing and singing his songs
[Pre-Chorus 2]
While the gravy train ain’t come by yet
He always remembers the words his Papa said

[Chorus]
Said, “Hard work keeps you humble
Hard living makes you old
There ain’t nothing better than a warm heart
When yours has been so cold
Always remember that Jesus is your friend
And that hard work always pays off in the end”

[Bridge]
Well, I’m up here on this stage tonight
And all I can say is Papa sure was right

[Chorus]
Hard work keeps you humble
Hard living makes you old
There ain’t nothing better than a warm heart
When yours has been so cold
Always remember that Jesus is your friend
And that hard work always pays off in the end