Calloused Hand

Verse 1

There’s an ice-cold drink waitin’ on my calloused hand

Lawn chair in the backyard, just like I planned.

Clouds rolled in, but I don’t give a damn

Gonna lay underneath that shade while I can.

Got my cap pulled low, tilted over my eyes

Rock T-shirt from a concert back in 2005

Pair of shorts I’ve had since I don’t know when

Flip-flops on my feet, and I’m chillin’ again.

Pre-Chorus

Ain’t got nowhere I gotta be

Ain’t got nobody waitin’ on me

Turn that phone down, let the whole world wait

Today I’m punchin’ out a little bit late.

Chorus

Yeah, oh yeah, a little relaxation

That’s what I’m sayin’, yeah, oh yeah.

Ice-cold drink and a little shade

Ain’t a better kind of livin’ ever made.

Got the grill fired up, got the radio loud

Got my feet kicked up while I watch the clouds.

Yeah, oh yeah, let the good times roll

Just me, this chair, and a drink this cold.

There’s an ice-cold drink waitin’ on this calloused hand

Yeah, that’s all I need today, that’s the plan.

Verse 2

Yeah, I work all week, put the hammer down

Dust on my boots, sweat in this small-town.

Clock says five, but I’m already gone

Throw my work shirt in the truck and head home.

Got a cooler in the back and a little bit of ice

Got a couple old records that still sound nice.

Ain’t worried ’bout the bills, ain’t worried ’bout the news

Ain’t worried ’bout a damn thing I forgot to do.

Neighbors might holler, “Hey, what you got?”

I say, “Cold one right here, and that’s about all I got.”

Kids runnin’ through the sprinkler, dog’s chasin’ a ball

Somebody’s burnin’ burgers, but we’re eatin’ ’em all.

Life ain’t perfect, but it’s pretty damn good

Got a little piece of peace in my neighborhood.

If tomorrow wants trouble, tomorrow can wait

I’m busy doin’ nothin’ and I’m doin’ it great.

Chorus

Yeah, oh yeah, a little relaxation

That’s what I’m sayin’, yeah, oh yeah.

Ice-cold drink and a little shade

Ain’t a better kind of livin’ ever made.

Got the grill fired up, got the radio loud

Got my feet kicked up while I watch the clouds.

Yeah, oh yeah, let the good times roll

Just me, this chair, and a drink this cold.

There’s an ice-cold drink waitin’ on this calloused hand

Yeah, that’s all I need today, that’s the plan.

Bridge

Maybe tomorrow I’ll mow that grass

Maybe tomorrow I’ll fix that fence.

Maybe tomorrow I’ll answer my phone

Maybe tomorrow I’ll pay that rent.

But right now the sky is gray

And the breeze feels just right.

So, I’m sittin’ right here in the afternoon shade

Watchin’ the world go by tonight.

Breakdown

Calloused hand...

Flip-flop feet...

Old concert shirt...

Summer heat...

Chair leaned back...

Hat pulled low...

Ain’t it funny how a man don’t need much

When he finally learns to let go?

Final Chorus

Yeah, oh yeah, a little relaxation

That’s what I’m sayin’, yeah, oh yeah.

Ice-cold drink and a little shade

Ain’t a better kind of livin’ ever made.

Got the grill fired up, got the radio loud

Got my feet kicked up while I watch the clouds.

Yeah, oh yeah, let the good times roll

Just me, this chair, and a drink this cold.

There’s an ice-cold drink waitin’ on this calloused hand

Lawn chair waitin’ on me right where I am.

Yeah, I worked for this moment, now I’m gonna enjoy it

Ain’t lookin’ for a thing—

I’m just sittin’ here and enjoyin’ it.

Outro

Yeah... oh yeah...

A little relaxation...

That’s what I’m sayin’.

Ice-cold drink...

Calloused hand...

Backyard shade...

Yeah, that’s the plan.