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Bootstraps Lyrics by Mary Kutter

Bootlegger’s Bible - EP

2024

[Verse 1]
They say "Pull yourself up by 'em" but that’s kinda hard to do
When you can't afford to buy 'em you make do without those boots
He didn’t leave it in the Lord's hands to make something of himself
Just another bluegrass orphan with a restless soul to sell

[Chorus]
He didn't choose that hard road he was walking
But he knew that it was his road just the same
Climbed from have-not up to have-it
Drove that corn mash in the wagon
Pulled his life up on the back of his bootlegging bootstraps

[Verse 2]
He had hands as rough as leather and an empire to build
Never bucklеd under pressure likе that hidden copper still
It was all uphill

[Chorus]
He didn't choose that hard road he was walking
But he knew that it was his road just the same
Climbed from have-not up to have-it
Drove that corn mash in the wagon
Pulled his life up on the back of his bootlegging bootstraps

[Bridge]
Went out those humble beginnings things might've looked different
Went rags into riches with that whiskey business
Dug his wheels in hundred proof
Longer miles make better views

[Chorus]
He didn't choose that hard road he was walking
But he knew that it was his road just the same
Climbed from have-not up to have-it
Drove that corn mash in the wagon
Pulled his life up on the back of his bootlegging bootstraps
His bootstraps
His bootlegging bootstraps
Oh, his bootlegging bootstraps
His bootlegging bootstraps
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Mary Kutter

Mary Kutter

About “Bootstraps” by Mary Kutter

Read the complete lyrics to "Bootstraps" by Mary Kutter from the album "Bootlegger’s Bible - EP" in 2024. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country.

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"Bootstraps" is credited to Mary Kutter. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Bootstraps" appears on "Bootlegger’s Bible - EP" in 2024.

Visit the Mary Kutter artist page at /artist/mary-kutter for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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