Hard As Steel
We were country people led a simple country life
When the church doors opened we were always there
Mama played piano and Daddy was the deacon
What you saw was what you got never put on airs
Dad worked part time at the sawmill and full time on the farm
Not one to suffer fools or foolish kids for long
Never wasted words but when he spoke you paid attention
Like listening to the words of an old time Gospel song ... but
(Chorus)
I always knew there was a soft side to this man as hard as steel
This complicated man I loved .. the strong and silent kind
A man as hard as steel someone you could depend on
When life showed him its darkest days thats when he would shine
Kids grow up and move away, life rolls on with its on plan
Now we circle the wagons Daddys going home
In front of God and everybody tears rolled down my cheek
Part of the man, hard steel lies deep inside his Son ...
(Chorus)
I always knew there was a soft side to this man as hard as steel
This complicated man I loved .. the strong and silent kind
A man as hard as steel someone you could depend on
When life showed him its darkest days thats when he would shine
Songwriters: Lonnie C. Ratliff & Thomas Hans Ahlberg
