The Master Builder
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[Verse 1] Four boys raised in a giant’s shade Learning tough from the choices he made He worked the days and built through the night Under the moon and the strung-up lights Hands so worn, but his faith was clear To raise four boys and hold God near [Verse 2] We weren’t easy, but he was strong He stood his ground and showed us where we belonged A steady heart who led the way Through every hard and heavy day Now my oldest brother’s gone ahead Still carrying every word he said [Chorus] Now I'm walking these sites and the sawdust floors Looking for his face in the open doors The years blur by, but the mark remains We live in the shade of his sacrifice and name He built far more than wood and stone He built four men, and we carry on [Verse 3] A few folks around town still speak his name Talk about a life of quiet, steady faith No final goodbye, but I feel him near In every hammer stroke I hear Walking that narrow road he sowed Until we finally reach our home [Bridge] It’s not the timber, it’s not the frame It’s the love of a father that stays the same From the oldest son to the youngest born We honor the giant who’s gone home [Chorus] Now I'm walking these sites and the sawdust floors Looking for his face in the open doors The years blur by, but the mark remains We live in the shade of his sacrifice and name He built far more than wood and stone He built four men, and we carry on [Outro] See you in the morning, Dad. [End]
Study notes
This is a song about how our father lived a life of personal sacrifice while he shaped his 4 boys and built an enduring legacy.