[opening] Bridges were built to bring us together Not leave good people stranded forever [Verse 1] [guitar rip] Around these parts, son, your word is your bond A handshake means more than any lawyer's wand Own your mistakes and make ‘em right Before you run outta daylight [Pre-Chorus] Don’t spend your whole life proving you’re right You might lose your heart before you win the fight [Chorus] [crowd sings along] Be careful of the things that hurt you most Don't get hard-headed like an old fence post Bridges were built to bring us together Not leave good people stranded forever So build a bridge Don't widen the divide You were raised to RECTIFY [emphasize] [Verse 2] You’ll learn by livin’, that’s okay Life ain’t always measured by the pay Forgive the ones who’ve done you wrong You don’t forget… but it makes you strong [Chorus] [crowd sings along] Be careful of the things that hurt you most Don't get hard-headed like an old fence post Bridges were built to bring us together Not leave good people stranded forever So build a bridge Don't widen the divide You were raised to RECTIFY [emphasize] [Verse 3] Everybody’s got opinions to throw around Only you know what truth you’ve found Advice comes free whether asked or not This life’s all you get — one real shot [Final Chorus] [crowd sings along] Be careful of the things that hurt you most Don't get hard-headed like an old fence post Bridges were built to bring us together Not leave good people stranded forever So build a bridge Don't widen the divide You were raised to RECTIFY [emphasize] [Outro] Build a bridge… Don’t widen the divide You were raised to RECTIFY! [emphasize]
