Country Artist Tim McGraw performed this moving, “Song of the Year Award” winning” song at the 2016 CMT Awards. The lyrics are written by Lori Mckenna and contain great truth for everyday life:
You know there’s a light that glows by the front door
Don’t forget the key’s under the mat
When childhood stars shine,
Always stay humble and kind
Go to church ’cause your mamma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won’t be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind
Hold the door, say “please”, say “thank you”
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind
Don’t expect a free ride from no one
Don’t hold a grudge or a chip and here’s why:
Bitterness keeps you from flyin’
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
“I love you” ain’t no pick-up line
So always stay humble and kind
Don’t take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you’re going don’t forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind
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The video presentation features beautiful images of people from different ethnic backgrounds. Among them is a family that is known to in Nez Perce Country. Charles & Siouxan Robinson and their family have participated in the annual Talmaks Camp for several years. Some of their very handsome children are seen on Tim’s video. (see time: 3:16-3: 19) The Robinson’s lead an organization called “The Red Road”. If you are a long-time listener to our program, you might remember Charles as the author of “The Silent Voice of Creation,” whose writings we have featured.
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