City town

Verse 1

City's humming low, streetlights on my face

Been walking that tightrope day to day

They say be shiny, be polished and clean

But the glow they want ain't the glow I've seen

Pre-Chorus

I'm not falling apart

Just picking my battles smart

Chorus

Be good but don't be too good

Leave a little rough around the edges

Be good but don't be too good

Keep some fire burning in the hedges

I'll raise my hand for the right thing

But I'm keeping my own swing

Verse 2

Mama said be gentle, treat folks right

I carry that lesson every single night

But gentle don't mean bending over flat

I keep my spine straight and know where I'm at

Pre-Chorus

Not trying to be perfect

Just trying to be worth it

Chorus

Be good but don't be too good

Leave a little rough around the edges

Be good but don't be too good

Keep some fire burning in the hedges

I'll raise my hand for the right thing

But I'm keeping my own swing

Bridge

Some nights I stumble

Some nights I land on both feet

Kindness in my pocket

But I don't roll over easy

No I don't roll over easy

Chorus

Be good but don't be too good

Leave a little rough around the edges

Be good but don't be too good

Keep some fire burning in the hedges

I'll raise my hand for the right thing

But I'm keeping my own swing

Outro

Be good

Don't be too good

Mm be good

Just don't lose your edge