Listen up…Always know when things get tough, call on a guy, named Rut You just know when you meet a guy on the building site He’s the one that gives a look, that can cause a bit of fright He’s hardened by life’s story of grit, common sense, and hard work You can dang well bet, he’ll watch you struggle, with a bit of a smirk Chorus: Where’d you get that half finished tattoo I asked He turned and looked at me, smiled and said the war, that’s in my past Didn’t brag or boast told a story or two about those days I just kept my mouth shut.. I knew when things get tough, call on a guy, named Rut If you show him you got what it takes, willing to see a job through You got his attention, heck he might even call you a name, or two Maybe ask him a question, maybe give him space Not a much of a talker but take a look at that face Chorus: Where’d you get that half finished tattoo I asked He turned and looked at me, smiled and said the war, that’s in my past Didn’t brag or boast told a story or two about those days I just kept my mouth shut.. I knew when things get tough, call on a guy, named Rut This guy is no poet or English major, but you understand his intent You find out a lot about a person on those days pouring cement His views on life might have some added flavors, or claims You never knew much about it, now you’ll never be the same Chorus: Where’d you get that half finished tattoo I asked He turned and looked at me, smiled and said the war, that’s in my past Didn’t brag or boast told a story or two about those days I just kept my mouth shut.. I knew when things get tough, call on a guy, named Rut Bridge: Stay away from politics and religion, stick to sports and some guy stuff Generally a sports guy who played the game, one way, tough Funny he might even garden, fix old trucks or have a wife Judging a working man by his cover doesn’t tell his life Chorus: Where’d you get that half finished tattoo I asked He turned and looked at me, smiled and said the war, that’s in my past Didn’t brag or boast told a story or two about those days I just kept my mouth shut.. Always know when things get tough, call on a guy, named Rut
