Back to the Grindstone

I always wanted an occupation 
Something to do that I enjoyed 
I always has this fascination 
With music as a boy. 

And so I listened 
To radio and records 
Something they said 
And something that they had to play. 

And I can hear and feel 
Their heart and soul emotion 
In the music I make today 
I'm talking about music, music. 

Got to keep these wheels turning 
Just can't let 'em stop 
I got to give it all I got 
Got to keep this fire burning. 

You see it sure takes blood and sweat 
I play one turn around and get 
Back to the grindstone 
Back to the grindstone. 

I keep my feet on the ground 
And my head out of the clouds 
And my back to the grindstone 
I always wanted an education 
And on the road I get one every day 
That's where I learn about fan appreciation. 

They come to hear and I come to play 
But I can't offer any solution 
Something to hear or something to say 
I just want to make a contribution. 

With the music I play today 
I'm talking about music, music 
Got to keep these wheels turning 
Just can't let 'em stop 
Got to keep this fire burning. 

You see it sure takes blood and sweat 
I play one, turn around and get 
Back to the grindstone 
Back to the grindstone. 

I keep my feet on the ground 
And my head out of the clouds 
And my back to the grindstone...