Tough As Leather, Gold Underneath

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Diesel fumes and a highway sky, Dickinson dust where the years roll by. You were the boss with a steady hand, Taught me more than I understand. Somewhere between the road and the rain, Two hearts learned each other's name. [Chorus] Oh Cody, you can build the whole world true, There ain't a thing your hands can't do. Tough as leather, gold underneath, A quiet strength that I believe. So give yourself a little grace, The way I see it in your face. [Verse 2] We packed it up for a farm and a dream, Three little ones and a country stream. You get so mad at a foolish day, But love still finds a way to stay. Through every storm we've had to face, We always found our steady place. [Chorus] Oh Cody, you can build the whole world true, There ain't a thing your hands can't do. Tough as leather, gold underneath, A quiet strength that I believe. So give yourself a little grace, The way I see it in your face. [Bridge] When the fire in your chest burns high, Remember mercy, let it fly. Give me grace, give them the same — There's courage in a gentler name. [Verse 3] So plant your feet in the morning light, The hope we carry's burning bright. Devotion deep as the fields we sow, I'll walk beside you wherever we go. Whatever comes, we'll see it through, 'Cause I still choose my life with you. [Chorus] Oh Cody, you can build the whole world true, There ain't a thing your hands can't do. Tough as leather, gold underneath, A quiet strength that I believe. So give yourself a little grace, The way I see it in your face. [Outro] Diesel fumes and a highway sky, I love you, Cody — you and I.