Lyrics

Tough Like That
Music & lyrics by SARA THOMSEN

Don’t worry ‘bout what they say
Callin’ you names
Sayin’ you’re to blame
Brush it away

Don’t worry ‘bout what they do
There’s many a mile
And tougher trials
You’ve been through

And you are stronger
Like a cedar tree
Like a melody
Like a memory

And you are kinder
Like a butterfly
Like an apple pie
Like a lullaby

And you are deeper
Like a mountain cave
Like an ocean wave
Bold and brave

Don’t worry ‘bout stick and stone
Dug up dirt
Words that hurt
Leave it alone

When they come ‘round again
Huff and puff
Bluster and bluff
Remember then

That you are stronger
Like an alley cat
Like a diamond back
You are tough like that

And you are sweeter
Like a front porch swing
Like a doorbell ring
Like a bird that sings

And you are wiser
Like a river that bends
Like a heart that mends
Like a longtime friend

Don’t worry ‘bout stick and stone
Shine your light
Big and bright
Make it known

That you are stronger / Like a cedar tree
Like a melody / Like a memory

And you are kinder / Like a butterfly
Like a rhubarb pie / Like a lullaby

And you are deeper / Like a mountain cave
Like an ocean wave / Bold and brave

And you are stronger / Like an alley cat
Like a diamond back / You are tough like that

And you are sweeter / Like a front porch swing
Like a doorbell ring / Like a bird that sings

And you are wiser / Like a river that bends
Like a heart that mends / Like a longtime friend

Don’t worry ‘bout stick and stone
Shine your light / Big and bright / Make it known

© 2022 Sara Thomsen