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Toolbox 7-26-2025_1
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A song inspired by my friend Lanny Floyd about his dad's toolbox. It also has so thoughts from me about my dad. Songwriting credit goes to both Lanny and me. He gave me the idea and the thoughts behind it.
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Generally the songs I write are somewhere between folk, rock and country. Some of the songs are in one category or the other. If you listen to the song, as yo
I am not a performer, I am a songwriter. I am not a good singer and I learn to play instruments just well enough to record the songs I write. But I enjoy the craft of songwriting and the recording process. I write simple songs. I like writing story songs. Feedback is always welcomed. Hope you enjoy something here.
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic General
Charts
#222 today Peak #3
#76 in subgenre Peak #1
Author
Danny Liggett and Lanny Floyd
Rights
2023 Danny Liggett & Lanny Floyd
Uploaded
July 26, 2025
Track Files
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MP3 8.3 MB • 320 kbps • 3:38
Story behind the song
My friend, Lanny Floyd, told me a story about his dad's toolbox and thought it might make a good song. I added a few thoughts about my dad in the song.
Lyrics
Verse 1 On the workbench in the garage Sat a toolbox full of tools Each one was carefully cleaned And always in its place There were few things in this world That daddy couldnt fix With tool in hand, hed work Each move a thing of grace Chorus Every tool had a lesson I didnt always understand Every tool in that toolbox Helped me become a man Verse 2 As I grew he taught me How to use every tool He gave me a toolbox To place my tools inside He helped me fill it up With things that I could use Each one that I learned Gave me a sense of pride Chorus Every tool had a lesson I tried to understand Every tool in that toolbox Made me a better man Bridge Many of those tools I couldnt hold in my hand Some were just a lesson On how to be a good man Verse 3 Take good care of your tools Keep them sharp and clean Work hard every day And do the best you can A few of the lessons That I came to learn These lessons from my dad Made me become who I am Chorus Every tool was a lesson I came to understand Every tool in my toolbox Helped me become a man End tag Helped me become a man Made me a better man
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Pattiecake
Aug 08
Awesome song!!!!!
Pattiecake
Jul 27
I've always love this song..such a sweet song about a father and his son!!! Great song,Danny!