Ain’t going to harden me

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Turn on the TV, everybody’s fighting Pick a side, draw a line, ain’t nobody listening Another bad headline before my coffee’s even poured Seems like everybody’s keeping score You can spend all day getting mad at strangers Carry all that weight like you’re gonna change ’em But Grandma always told me, “Honey, guard your heart” ‘Cause once you let it harden, that’s the hardest part So I turn it off Step outside Call my momma, wave at the neighbor driving by [Pre-Chorus] Yeah, the world’s gone crazy But it ain’t taking me [Chorus] This world ain’t gonna harden me Ain’t stealing my joy that easily I’m still gonna love, still gonna laugh Still gonna give more than I get back I’ll stand my ground without throwing stones Keep a little grace in these old bones You can call me stubborn, honey, I agree The world’s gonna be what the world’s gonna be But it ain’t gonna harden me [Verse 2] I still believe a front porch matters Sunday dinner and a whole lotta laughter Showing up when somebody’s hurting Doing what’s right when nobody’s looking Working hard for the things that you want Saying “I’m sorry” when you know you’re wrong Looking folks in the eye, keeping your word And sometimes letting kindness get the final word Might sound old-fashioned That’s alright Some things don’t need changing just to fit the times [Pre-Chorus] Let the whole world argue I know what I believe [Chorus] This world ain’t gonna harden me Ain’t stealing my joy that easily I’m still gonna love, still gonna laugh Still gonna give more than I get back I’ll stand my ground without throwing stones Keep a little grace in these old bones You can call me stubborn, honey, I agree The world’s gonna be what the world’s gonna be But it ain’t gonna harden me [Bridge] Strong don’t mean angry Tough don’t mean cold You don’t have to lose your kindness Just because you’re getting old You can know what you stand for Without hating someone who don’t You can bend without breaking And say “no” without losing hope ‘Cause the strongest people I’ve ever known Had calluses on life But softness in their soul [Breakdown] So here’s to keeping your word Keeping good friends close Calling your family And letting little things go Plant your feet Know your roots And when the whole world’s screaming— You don’t have to [Final Chorus] No, this world ain’t gonna harden me Ain’t stealing my joy that easily I’m still gonna dance, still gonna dream Still believe we’re better than we sometimes seem I’ll stand my ground, but I’ll lend my hand You don’t have to hate to take a stand And if being kind makes me naive Well, pour another cup Pull up a seat The world’s gonna be What the world’s gonna be But it ain’t gonna harden me [Outro] Turn off the TV Open the door There’s still a whole lotta good Worth living for Yeah, life gets messy That’s guaranteed But this big old crazy world Ain’t gonna harden me.