Dedicated to my father and all hard working fathers. [Intro] (Mmm, oh yeah…) Got calloused hands and a weary soul, (Ahh, yeah, mmm…) The climb is steep, but I won’t let go. [Verse 1] Been burnin’ my nights just to see the sun, (Ooooh, yeah…) This uphill battle ain’t for everyone. Sweat on my brow, dreams in my sights, (Mmm, hmm…) But every step forward feels like a fight. [Chorus] (Oh, oh, yeah…) The hard road’s heavy, it’s a test of time, (Mmm, ohh…) Every mile feels like a mountain to climb. (Yeah, yeah…) Workin’ hard ain’t easy, but I’ll never stop, (Ahh, ahhh…) ‘Cause there ain’t no shortcut to rise to the top. [Instrumental Bridge 1] (Mmm… ohhh, yeah…) [Verse 2] The nights are lonely, and the pain’s real deep, (Mmm, ohhh…) But I’ve got promises I gotta keep. The weight on my back makes my body ache, (Ooooh, yeah…) But I keep on walkin’ for the dreams I’ll make. [Chorus] (Oh, oh, yeah…) The hard road’s heavy, it’s a test of time, (Mmm, ohh…) Every mile feels like a mountain to climb. (Yeah, yeah…) Workin’ hard ain’t easy, but I’ll never stop, (Ahh, ahhh…) ‘Cause there ain’t no shortcut to rise to the top. [Instrumental Bridge 2] (Mmm, yeah… ohhh…) [Verse 3] I’ve seen the doubters, heard ‘em talkin’ loud, (Mmm, hmm…) But their shadows vanish when I break the clouds. The scars on my hands are my badge of pride, (Ahh, yeah…) I’ll reach the summit, I’ll never hide. [Chorus] (Oh, oh, yeah…) The hard road’s heavy, it’s a test of time, (Mmm, ohh…) Every mile feels like a mountain to climb. (Yeah, yeah…) Workin’ hard ain’t easy, but I’ll never stop, (Ahh, ahhh…) ‘Cause there ain’t no shortcut to rise to the top. [Outro] (Mmm, yeah…) The climb don’t scare me, I’ll pay the price, (Ooooh…) Every struggle’s just part of the sacrifice. (Yeah, yeah…) With calloused hands and a heart full of fire, (Mmm, ohh…) I’ll walk this hard road, and I’ll climb higher. Though it's rough, I'll ride this storm till the morning. Oh...yea.. oh lord yea....