Trying to Be Good Enough

Original North Georgia gospel soul country, 87 BPM, warm organic studio mix, Fingerpicked acoustic, mandolin, dobro, fiddle, upright bass, brushed drums, Distinctive male Bubba lead and unmistakably female Darlene second verse and duet chorus, Clear storytelling, memorable melodic hooks, live ensemble feel

[Intro: original instrumental Holler motif] [Verse 1: Bubba, mature male] I carried everybody's standards Like a ledger in my coat Tried to count up all my kindness Like I'd earn the right to hope [Chorus: Bubba male; Darlene female harmony] I've been trying to be good enough Trying to turn my work into love But mercy isn't wages due For all the things I say and do I can serve with open hands And trust the grace I cannot command [Verse 2: Darlene, female lead] I still want to tell the truth, Lord Want to help the neighbor down the road But I don't want to turn those blessings Into one more heavy load [Bridge: duet] If my worth is only earning I'll be weary all my days Let my good deeds spring from gratitude [Final Chorus: full Holler Shakers] I've been trying to be good enough Trying to turn my work into love But mercy isn't wages due For all the things I say and do I can serve with open hands And trust the grace I cannot command [Outro: held resolved chord, no abrupt cutoff]

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