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TOUGH

VERSE 1:
I was known to kick a butt or two
Hit sixth gear and get tattoos
I lifted weights and drank whiskey straight 
Though when my baby girl was born
My first tears in years hit the floor
It was my happiest day, I knew I’d have to change
But ‘til the day that she was eight and they tested her blood
Man, I thought I was tough

VERSE 2:
I watched her lose her hair each day
And lose her weight ‘til I lost my faith
I felt helpless, and I was such a mess
But my girl picked dandelions like roses
And stood in the mirror strikin’ poses
Like a princess in her momma’s dress
She’d smile and say someday dad things will look up
Man, I thought I was tough

CHORUS:
We all show our strength in different ways
Some fight, some never cry or show off their scars
Though everyone has to face life and death someday
And that’s when we all find out just how strong we are

VERSE 3:
From a stark white bed in a light blue room
She’d just asked if I’d seen the moon
Peekin’ through the trees, as she struggled to breathe
She battled to live; I wrestled with God
Beggin’ for her life and for her pain to stop
Then right there on my knees, her blue eyes looked at me
She gave me hope when she whispered, “daddy don’t you give up”
Man, I thought I was tough

REPEAT CHORUS

BRIDGE:
Tonight as I light these nine candles, guess I won’t hide my tears
As she makes her wish and blows them out I bow my head and thank God she’s here

TAG:
Her faith and fighting heart have taught me so much
Man, I thought I was tough
I thought I was tough

© Kerry Jeter, Delbert Cagle