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Things You Learn the Hard Way

from American Siren by Emily Scott Robinson

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lyrics

Be careful with that bottle
When you have your first drink
The pull that it’ll have on you is
Stronger than you think
Don’t speed through a small town
Or push an empty tank
And when that farmer stops to give you gas
Be sure to tell him thanks
Always check the oil in your 20-year-old car
Before you leave for college or you won’t make it very far

Things you learn the hard way
Some lessons you can’t teach
Until you’re living through ‘em
The wisdom’s out of reach
Things you learn the hard way
Things you learn the hard way

Don’t get married in a church
called Mother of our Sorrows
‘Cause if it don’t feel right today
It won’t feel right tomorrow
A baby will not be enough
To get a man to stay
You can’t change or fix someone
You gotta let ‘em walk away
Don’t go to the dry well looking for a drink
Never leave your wedding band too close to the kitchen sink

Things you learn the hard way
Some lessons you can’t teach
Until you’re living through ‘em
The wisdom’s out of reach
Things you learn the hard way
Things you learn the hard way

When someone’s trust is broken
It’s not an easy thing to fix
And when Grandpa comes for dinner
Lord, don’t bring up politics

Be sure to call your Mama
Every Sunday after mass
You won’t be ready when you lose her
And it happens way too fast
Sometimes the deepest healing
Comes through the darkest night
And you can’t believe how often now
Your mother’s words were right

Things you learn the hard way
Some lessons you can’t teach
Until you’re living through ‘em
The wisdom’s out of reach
Things you learn the hard way
Things you learn the hard way
You ain’t never gonna forget
The things you learn the hard way
Things you learn the hard way

credits

from American Siren, released October 29, 2021
Writer/Composer: Emily Scott Robinson
Lead vocals: Emily Scott Robinson
Harmony vocals: Lizzy Ross and Joseph Terrell
Percussion: Austin McCall
Fiddle: Duncan Wickel
Bass: Ethan Jodziewicz
Acoustic / Electric Guitar: Keith Ganz
Pedal Steel: Allyn Love

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Emily Scott Robinson Nashville, Tennessee

www.emilyscottrobinson.com

Instagram: @emilyscottrobinson

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Facebook: @EmilyScottRobinson

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