"Groundwork" lyrics

Two sets of hands in the backyard dirt
Mom says you're gonna have to move some earth
If you want tomatoes by the time the seasons turn
You gotta put in the groundwork

My grandpa built it back in '76
Layed out the frame, went brick by brick
He said young man, "what you put in is what it's worth"
You gotta put in the groundwork

You can try to get it fast
But it's one thing that I had to learn
If you want something that'll last
Well that's something that you have to earn
You gotta put the right things first
And put in the ground work

Went and told my daddy that I found the girl
Yeah, I think she's gonna be my whole damn world
Said slow down son, if you really think it's her
You better put in the groundwork

You can try to get it fast
But it's one thing that I had to learn
If you want something that'll last
Well that's something that you have to earn
You gotta put the right things first
And put in the ground work

The kids in the garden and the front porch view
My girl in the white sayin "yes I do"
If you want it all, for the better or for worse
You gotta put in the groundwork
You gotta put in the groundwork