[Verse 1]
I know there's a light that glows by the front door
Don't forget the key is under the mat
Watch how the stars shine
Always stay humble and kind
Go to church 'cause your mama says to
Visit Grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind
[Chorus]
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 that you're dreaming come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind
[Verse 2]
I 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 flying
Always stay humble and kind
I 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
[Chorus]
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 those dreams that you're dreaming come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Verse 3]
When it's hot eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
And let the summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're going, turn right back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind
Humble & Kind was written by Lori McKenna.
Humble & Kind was produced by Dave Cobb.
Lori McKenna released Humble & Kind on Fri Jul 29 2016.
In 2018, NPR ranked this as the #200 greatest song by a female or nonbinary artist in the 21st century, saying:
In 2005, Lori McKenna won the songwriter lottery when Faith Hill recorded three of McKenna’s songs, effectively ushering the New England folk singer into the Nashville country music writi...