[INTRO – SPOKEN] [BUBBA] Well… Surviving got me this far. But surviving ain’t the same thing as living. [DARLENE] So what are you gonna do? [BUBBA] I’m gonna build. [DARLENE] Build what? [BUBBA] Whatever God gives me the strength to build. [HARMONICA – upbeat old-time blues lick] [VERSE 1 – BUBBA] I got some boards from an old barn down the way, Got an old hammer that’ll still swing today. Got two strong hands and a heart that’s been tried, And a whole lot of mercy standing by my side. The years took pieces I thought I’d never lose, But the Lord gave me wisdom from every bruise. So I ain’t gonna sit here counting what’s gone, I’m gonna build something better before daylight’s gone. [CHORUS – BOTH] Build it back, Board by board, Nail by nail, Trust the Lord. What was broken, Let it heal. What was lost, Let God rebuild. Build it back, Don’t look down. Put your feet on solid ground. Yesterday can have its say, But we’re building something new today. [YODEL – BUBBA] Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-oh… [DARLENE] Pick up the hammer! [YODEL – BUBBA] Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-ay… [VERSE 2 – DARLENE] Build a table where the family can sit, Build a home where forgiveness can live. Build a heart that don’t run when it’s scared, Build a life where the truth can be shared. Build some trust with the ones you’ve hurt, Build some patience when the days get rough. You don’t need money, You don’t need fame, You just need courage To start again. [CHORUS – BOTH] Build it back, Board by board, Nail by nail, Trust the Lord. What was broken, Let it heal. What was lost, Let God rebuild. Build it back, Don’t look down. Put your feet on solid ground. Yesterday can have its say, But we’re building something new today. [HARMONICA SOLO – BUBBA] [UPBEAT OLD-TIME BLUES HARMONICA SOLO] [VERSE 3 – BUBBA] I used to spend my mornings Trying to survive, Now I wake up thankful Just to be alive. I don’t need to be the man I was yesterday, I just need to be faithful With the life I have today. If I’ve got one good hour, I’ll use it well, If I’ve got one good hand, I’ll use that too. If I’ve got one more song Left inside of me, I’ll sing it for the Lord And the people I love. [VERSE 4 – DARLENE] And when the rain comes And the roof starts leaking, Don’t mistake a storm For the whole house breaking. Get the bucket, Fix the roof, Keep your faith, Hold on to truth. Every house needs work, Every heart does too, And every morning God gives us something new. [BRIDGE – CALL & RESPONSE] [BUBBA] What are we building? [DARLENE] A better life. [BUBBA] What are we building? [DARLENE] A stronger home. [BUBBA] What are we building? [DARLENE] A faithful heart. [BUBBA] What are we building? [DARLENE] A brand-new start. [BOTH] One board, One nail, One prayer, One day. That’s how you build A life that stays. [YODEL – BOTH] Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-oh… Build it up! Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-ay… Don’t let go! [VERSE 5 – BOTH] [BUBBA] I’ve got no promise That the road won’t bend— [DARLENE] But you’ve got a reason To get up again. [BUBBA] I’ve got no promise That the rain won’t fall— [DARLENE] But you’ve got a God Who’s bigger than it all. [BOTH] So bring the broken, Bring the scars, Bring the pieces Of who you are. We’ll put them together The best we can, And let God finish What we began. [FINAL CHORUS – FULL] Build it back, Board by board, Nail by nail, Trust the Lord. What was broken, Let it heal. What was lost, Let God rebuild. Build it back, Don’t look down. Put your feet on solid ground. Yesterday can have its say, But we’re building something new today. Build it back, Heart by heart, Every ending Has a start. If the Lord gives us another day, We’ll pick up our tools And work His way. [FINAL YODEL – FULL] Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-oh… [BUBBA] Board by board! [DARLENE] Nail by nail! [BOTH] Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-ay… By God’s grace, We will prevail! [OUTRO – SPOKEN] [BUBBA] Well… That’s enough talking. [DARLENE] What are you doing? [BUBBA] Getting the hammer. [DARLENE] What about breakfast? [BUBBA] After the first wall. [DARLENE] Bubba… [BUBBA] What? [DARLENE] It’s Saturday. [BUBBA] Oh. Well… I’ll get the hammer after breakfast. [BOTH LAUGH] [HARMONICA – cheerful closing riff] [BUBBA] Come on. We’ve got building to do. [YODEL – DISTANT] Yodel-ay-ee…
