“Humble and Kind”

I am not a big country music fan, but I am a fan of major celebrations and since this year was the 50th anniversary of the Country Music Awards, I decided to tape it and began watching it this am. I am loving it and have been singing along with the older country songs and making-up words to the new!

My pearl of wisdom – as my friend and Wishful Thinking Woman Debbie calls the bright moments of knowledge that come her way – were the lyrics to the CMA Song of the Year Award, “Humble and Kind.” The songwriter,

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Rolling Stone, Becky Fluke

Lori McKenna, noted that she penned it as a prayer for her five kids. How sweet is that?

Here are her lyrics, which I thought were, well,  humble and kind . . .

“Humble and Kind” Lyrics

You know there’s a light that glows by the front door
Don’t forget the key’s under the mat
When childhood stars shine,
Always stay humble and kind

Go to church ’cause your mamma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won’t be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say “please”, say “thank you”
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

Don’t expect a free ride from no one
Don’t hold a grudge or a chip and here’s why:
Bitterness keeps you from flyin’
Always stay humble and kind

Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
“I love you” ain’t no pick-up line
So always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say “please”, say “thank you”
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When those dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

When it’s hot, eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind

Don’t take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you’re going don’t forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind

Written by Lori Mckenna • Copyright © Universal Music Publishing Group
Step out of your comfort zone, you never know what pearls of wisdom may be waiting for you.

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