Hold Steady by 420radio.ca

[Verse 1]

Down by the cane field, morning comes slow

Auntie keeps a garden where the mint leaves grow

You bring the old kettle, I bring the tea

We talk about the hard times, then let them be

[Pre-Chorus]

You say, “Take your time, let the good roots run”

I say, “Keep your heart clear when the day is done”

[Chorus]

Hold steady, hold steady (hold steady!)

Roots run deep where the true hearts ready (so ready!)

Share what you have, let the whole yard sing

Give thanks for the little good a new day bring

[Verse 2]

Marcus fixed the gate with a nail and a grin

Miss June passed a plate, waved the neighbors in

Old stories rolled from the bench by the lane

A small seed of patience can outlast the rain

[Pre-Chorus]

You say, “Take your time, let the good roots run”

I say, “Keep your heart clear when the day is done”

[Chorus]

Hold steady, hold steady (hold steady!)

Roots run deep where the true hearts ready (so ready!)

Share what you have, let the whole yard sing

Give thanks for the little good a new day bring

[Breakdown]

Just the low ground, just the handclap

Keep that promise, keep that path

(Who keeps the garden?) We do!

(Who shares the harvest?) We do!

[Bridge]

When the hard wind leans on the tamarind tree

You stand beside me, I stand beside you

One kind word travels farther than a cart

One open door can mend a guarded heart

[Final Chorus]

Hold steady, hold steady (hold steady!)

Roots run deep where the true hearts ready (so ready!)

Share what you have, let the whole yard sing

Give thanks for the little good a new day bring

Hold steady, hold steady (hold steady!)

Many hands make the whole yard ready (we ready!)

[Outro]

Give thanks, neighbors, give thanks today

Keep the good roots growing, come what may