The hard way

[instrumental introduction] [chorus] I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, Another lesson learned is worth my time and burns me deep inside. I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, It's just the way I learn and how I burn. [Spoken verse 1] No shortcut made the cut no free-rider was worth his salt. No flash in the pan, ain't part of the plan I, I'm here to stay... Directionless won't get you this can't base a plan on hit and miss A sure-fire, smith-wesson for hire... get it done today... [bridge] Sometimes I feel like I'm fading, fading away.... [chorus] I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, Another lesson learned is worth my time and burns me deep inside. I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, It's just the way I learn and how I burn. [spoken verse 2] I like the fork in the road the unread chapter still untold an un-played chord that's never heard Let's let it play. A drum-fill slightly out of time I tread the road I walk the line I place my bets...just in time and I'll, get it done today [bridge] Sometimes I feel like I'm fading, fading away.... [chorus] I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, Another lesson learned is worth my time and burns me deep inside. I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, It's just the way I learn and how I burn. [12 bar guitar solo] [reprise chorus] I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, Another lesson learned is worth my time and burns me deep inside. I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, It's just the way I learn and how I burn. [full chorus] I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, Another lesson learned is worth my time and burns me deep inside. I like the hard way, Don't like it easy, It's just the way I learn and how I burn.