Bridge Builder Blues

[Verse 1] I’m standin’ in the middle, watchin’ both sides shout, Each one’s sure they’re righteous, and the other’s full of doubt. They ask me, “Whose side you on?” — I just shake my head and say, “I’m tryin’ to build a bridge here, don’t push my tools away.” [Chorus] I got them Bridge Builder Blues, Payin’ my dues in the fire. Got arrows flyin’ from left and right, But love’s my one desire. You can call me fool or dreamer — I’ll still lay down that plank, ‘Cause hatin’ never healed no soul, and bridges never sank. [Verse 2] They say, “How can you talk to them? Ain’t you seen what they’ve done?” I say, “If I never listen, how’s the healin’ gonna come?” Some folks build their walls so high they can’t see the sky, But me, I keep on buildin’ ‘til the river’s runnin’ dry. [Chorus 2] Yeah, I got them Bridge Builder Blues, Caught between thunder and flame, But if peace had an easy road, We’d all be walkin’ the same. I’ll take the bruises, I’ll take the blame — Ain’t no shame in tryin’ to heal the pain. [Bridge – Instrumental] [Verse 3] History’s pages whisper — the stubborn fall away, But the humble learn and listen, and they rise another day. So call me what you will, but I’ll still build that span, ‘Cause tomorrow needs a bridge — and maybe I’m that man. [Final Chorus ] I got them Bridge Builder Blues, Singin’ hope through the fight, You can throw your stones of anger, But I still see the light. Someday we’ll cross together, hearts finally true — And thank the Lord for those old Bridge Builder Blues.