"Nose On The Grindstone" lyrics

Daddy worked like a mule mining Pike County coal
'Til he messed up his back, couldn't work anymore
He said, "One of these days you'll get out of these hills
Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills."

"See, the ways of this world will just bring you to tears
Keep the Lord in your heart and you'll have nothing to fear
Live the best that you can and don't lie and don't steal
Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills."

Well, daddy, I've been trying, I just can't catch a break
There's too much in this world that I can't seem to shake
But I remember your words. Lord, they bring me to chills
"Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills."

"Now keep in mind that a man's just as good as his word
It takes twice as long to build bridges you've burned
And there's hurt you can cause time alone cannot heal
Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills."

Well, daddy, I've been trying, I just can't catch a break
There's too much in this world I can't seem to shake
But I remember your words. Lord, they bring me to chills
"Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills."

Keep your nose on the grindstone