Rough Beginnings

Jasmine was a sunny girl, living in Abilene

A pretty thing

But she did not get pregnant in high school

Become a young boy's wife, and struggle to survive

Like her mama

Got her education while working as a waitress at night

She was dog tired

But she did not feel sorry for herself and blame her mom and dad

For the things she never had

Sometimes, without warning, it felt like a weight was

Placed upon her chest

She could not rest

There was nothing to relieve it

Only to believe it would pass

Ooh, she came from rough beginnings

Ooh, she came from rough beginnings

Got in with a big firm and quickly rose up to the top

No stopping her

And she did not cut throats to make it

Backstab others, or lay herself down

Keep it moving in the right direction

Keep it moving in the right direction

Keep it moving in the right direction

Keep it moving in the right direction

Keep it moving in the right direction

Keep it moving in the right direction

Fell in love and had a family

Two kids and a dog and a good man by her side

And she's waking up every morning giving thanks and praise

The dawn has arrived

Ooh, she came from rough beginnings

Ooh, she came from rough beginnings