Against The Grain

[Verse 1]
Folks call me a maverick, guess I ain't too diplomatic,
Just never been the kind to go along.
Just avoiding confrontation, for the sake of conformation
And I'll admit I tend to sing a different song.

[Pre-chorus 1]
Sometimes you just can't be afraid to wear a different hat.
If Columbus had complied this ol' world might still be flat.

[Chorus]
Nothing ventured, nothing gained,
Sometimes you've got to go against the grain.

[Verse 2]
Well, I’ve been accused of making my own rules.
There must be rebel blood just a-runnin' through my veins.
But I ain't no hypocrite, what you see is what you get.
And that's the only way I know to play the game.

[Pre-chorus 2]
Old Noah took much ridicule building his great ark.
But after 40 days and 40 nights, he was looking pretty smart.

[Chorus]
Sometimes it's best to brave the wind and rain.
By havin' the strength to go against the grain.

[Break]

[Verse 3]
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Well, there's more folks than a few, who share my point of view.
But they're worried if they're gonna sink or swim.
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They'd like to buck the system but the deck is stacked against 'em.
And they're a little scared to go out on a limb.

[Pre-chorus 3]
But if you're gonna make a difference, if you're gonna leave your mark.
You can't follow like a bunch of sheep, you've gotta listen to your heart.

[Chorus]
Go bustin' in like ol' John Wayne.
Sometimes you've got to go against the grain.
Nothing ventured nothing gained,
Sometimes you've got to go against the grain.