Against The Grain

VERSE 1
Some folks call me a maverick, say I ain’t too diplomatic
I’ve just never been the kind to go along
Just avoiding confrontation, for the sake of confirmation
I’ll admit I tend to sing a different song

CHORUS 1
Sometimes you just can’t be afraid to wear a different hat
If Columbus had complied this old world might still be flat
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Sometimes you’ve got to go against the grain

VERSE 2
Well I’m frequently accused, of makin’ my own rules
There must be rebel blood a-runnin’ through my veins
Least I ain’t no hypocrite, what you see is what you get
And It’s the only way I know to play the game

CHORUS 2
Old Noah took much ridicule, for building his great ark
But after 40 days and 40 nights, he was looking pretty smart
Sometimes you’ve have to brave the wind and rain
By having strength to go against the grain

VERSE 3
There’s more folks than a few, who share my point of view
But they’re worried if they’re gonna sink or swim
They’d like to buck the system but the deck is stacked against ‘em
And they’re a little scared to go out on a limb.

CHORUS 3
But if you’re gonna make a difference, if you’re gonna make your mark
You can’t follow, like a bunch of sheep, you gotta listen to your heart
Go bustin’ in like ‘ol John Wayne
Don’t be afraid to go against the grain

TAG
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Sometimes you’ve got to go against the grain

Lead vocals: Garth Brooks & Larry Cordle
Back vocals: Carl Jackson & Larry Cordle
Banjo: Kristin Scott Benson
Bass: Mike Anglin
Dobro: Kim Gardner
Fiddle: Jenee Fleenor
Guitar: Bryan Sutton
Mandolin: Chris Davis