This Side Of The Dirt

I watched him go about his days

With a simple faith and quiet ways

He grew up poor and seen his share of hurt

Some nights we'll sit out on the porch

I don't know just what I'm listening for

But Lord I'm leaning in for all it's worth

'Cause time is precious on this side of the dirt

He taught me how to play guitar

How to shoot a gun and fix a car

To rise up with the sun and go to work

He was tough as nails and that's a fact

And nobody had to ever ask

If you could count on him to keep his word

That's all you hope for on this side of the dirt

Ooh, you gotta make it count

Ooh, you only get one time around

I know that I'm headed for

A blessed home on heaven's shore

But every day I'm walking on this earth

I'll do my best and try to leave

The same mark that's been left on me

Until I ride off in a long black hearse

I pray I'll make a difference on this side of the dirt

Ooh, you gotta make it count

Ooh, you only get one time around

On this side of the dirt