[Verse 1] Mama taught me how to stand Chin up, hands clean Said the world might try to bend me But it never owned my dreams I learned to fix my own fence Drive through my own rain If a door swung shut in my face I kicked the frame [Pre-Chorus] I wore too small For their little plans I got a louder yes In these calloused hands [Chorus] Red boots on, I’m gone (I'm gone) I don’t ask to be strong (I’m strong) I was built for the hard road Built to carry my own load Red boots on, I’m gone (I’m gone) [Verse 2] They said smile a little softer Talk a little less Like a woman’s worth is measured By the weight of her dress But I’ve hauled hay and heartbreak Paid my share in sweat I can love you like a wildfire And still keep my name [Pre-Chorus] I wore too small For their little plans I got a louder yes In these calloused hands [Chorus] Red boots on, I’m gone (I'm gone) I don’t ask to be strong (I’m strong) I was built for the hard road Built to carry my own load Red boots on, I’m gone (I’m gone) [Bridge] So here’s to every daughter Who was told to sit down You can take up space, honey You can shake this town Let them talk, let them wonder While you burn bright and free There’s a whole wide world That looks better on your feet [Chorus] Red boots on, I’m gone (I'm gone) I don’t ask to be strong (I’m strong) I was built for the hard road Built to carry my own load Red boots on, I’m gone (I’m gone)
