The Things We Teach Without a Word

[Instrumental intro] [Verse 1 - Bubba MALE] He said we ought to love our neighbors Then he saw one by the gate With a flat tire in the rainfall And a boy already late Put his coat around the youngster Set the jack beneath the frame All the words from Sunday morning Had some working clothes that day [Chorus - Bubba and Darlene FEMALE harmony] The things we teach without a word Are the lessons longest heard Little eyes are watching How our love becomes a verb We can preach a mighty sermon But the truth is what we've served In the things we teach without a word [Verse 2 - Darlene FEMALE] She was tired and dinner burned up And the kitchen filled with smoke Took a breath and said I'm sorry For the sharp way that I spoke That small child beside the table Saw a grown-up make repair Learning strength could mean an apology Learning love could still be there [Chorus - duet] The things we teach without a word Are the lessons longest heard Little eyes are watching How our love becomes a verb We can preach a mighty sermon But the truth is what we've served In the things we teach without a word [Instrumental solo and break] [Bridge - intimate then build] We won't do it all correctly We can still show how to mend Let the story of our living Teach us how to start again [Final chorus - full duet] The things we teach without a word Are the lessons longest heard Little eyes are watching How our love becomes a verb We can preach a mighty sermon But the truth is what we've served In the things we teach without a word [Outro - resolve naturally] The Things We Teach Without a Word [Instrumental ending]