tools of the trade

strings that bend

ears that ring

a microphone

a song to sing

a rowdy crowd gettin' loud and lit-up stages

all night to play

tools of the trade

words that rhyme and an old train beat

a heart that runs on melodies

i get a brand new song every time it breaks

i put it on a page

tools of the trade

steel and wood

put 'em in my hands

give me four on the floor and a five piece band

pourin' down my soul

travelin' down the same road

my heroes paved

it's a lot of miles

on a little sleep

but it's worth it all when y'all stomp your feet

i wouldn't trade the world for the choice i've made

or the dues i've paid

tools of the trade

come on!

steel and wood

put 'em in my hands

give me four on the floor and a five piece band

pourin' down my soul

travelin' down the same road

my heroes paved

ain't nothing else i'd rather do

than stand right here

play for you

night after night

day after day

i'm glad the good lord made

tools of the trade

ladies and gentlemen