I luv her. Her podcast with her pets during covid got me thru it happily. She's on my top three country talents. She can write, sing, play numerous musical instruments and entertain as no other.

One of my favorite MCC songs. She is amazing! ❤

Nine years ago, I had the fortune of seeing MCC and Shawn Colvin perform live at the local theater.There was no backing band--just these two women, their guitars, and their voices. They both seemed really nice and fairly often talk between songs. It was a great concert that consisted of music from both their discographies (I remember Shawn performed “Trouble” and “Round of Blues”, which were both enjoyably upbeat), as well as some covers (the one that stood out to me was Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Only Living Boy In New York”). But the highlight of the night was unquestionably their performance of this tune. The song was my favorite of the entire set list, their teamwork on it was fantastic, and I was shocked when they kept playing afterwards, since it really felt like the perfect way to close the show. Since then, I’ve learned about encore performances and am guessing that must have been what happened. Either way, it was a truly fantastic performance in a fantastic concert that I’m honored to have expierienced.

I love your song Mary Chapin Carpenter so gifted . Thanks for this song...Brittnee

One of my very favorite cd's to this day. I can't express strongly enough that if you like real country music you should give this whole cd a shot. Brilliant song writing.

Ms. Carpenter is perfection ! So glad I "found" her again on KZfaq tonight ..... Early 1990s memories and treasures ....

"We've got two lives, one we're given and the other one we make." That was what I picked for my senior quote the year I graduated from high school.

I hadn't heard this song in probably 10 years. Forgot what an incredible singer she is.

Real substance here. No wasted motion, no unnecessary frills, just perfect. One of my favorites.

Always a great guitarist, lyricist, writer, vocalist! ❤️🧡💛 from Maryland, MCC!

ich stöbere dieses nacht bei youtube rum nach guter musik. gefunden habe ich SIE. eine tolle frau mit einer wahnsinns ausstrahlung, tollen texten, toller stimme und performance. ich bin begeistert. sie wird mich nicht mehr los lassen. hello of germany

a timeless classic....describes what drives us each and in our relationships....MCC is one smart cookie, and can put out some serious tunes too! One of my favorite MCC tunes, but have always felt that 10,000 Miles was a song that captured the loss of the innocent after 9/11.

So much love for the stories she sings. I feel hopeful. Thank you Mary.

Still adore this with all the depth I felt the very first time I heard it!

These are angels that come to this earth, to let world know how importants life is. God bless her.

Such an awesome song!!! Wow. What a beautiful Song sung by Mary Chapin Carpenter

MCC was part of my childhood, lol. Down at the Twist and Shout, I Feel Lucky, Shut Up and Kiss Me, Passionate Kisses, He Thinks he'll keep her ... this is probably my favorite. I remember hearing it on the radio when it was new. I think it was the summer of 1993. The album was released in 1992. love that guitar in the beginning! :D

Beautiful

90's and earlier had the best country songs hands down!

This is the message... .❤❤❤

Another classic song from my childhood. She was so talented. I still love it in 2013.

ALWAYS admired this classy lady. Wish I could see her in concert.

Love this song... We worked hard for everything we have and God blessed us! Young folks learn how to work and not live off your parents!

My favorite artist******Greating from Croatia***

We got this far baby not by luck, but by never giving up. This is my life. ❤️

I agree we have two lives. One we are given. One we make! A great truth!

I am a veteran, and a retired cop, I went to see Mary in concert several years ago. After the initial round of applause Mary started to play her guitar and I choked up. She is such a great performer. Love her music.

Awesomeness! Every song! Live or recorded is amazing! Saw her in Stowe Vt. One of best concerts ever! Listen to her heart felt words accompanied by amazing musicians. Everyone thinks she is country but she is so much more (and from NE). Doesnt matter...incredible music!

We've got two lives, one we're given & the other one we make." That's so true! :) I still love MCC to this day!

Show a little inspiration, show a little spark And show that things that drew me to you and stole my heart And tell me something I don't know instead of everything I do And look at me as if I mean something to you Our hearts are beating while we sleep, but while we're wide awake You know the world won't stop, and actions speak louder Listen to your heart, and what your heart might say Everything we got, we got the hard way Show a little passion, baby, show a little style And show the knack for knowing when and the gift for knowing how And have a little trust in us when fear obscures the path You know we got this far, darling, not by luck, but by never turning back Some will call on destiny, but I just call on faith That the world won't stop, and actions speak louder Listen to your heart, to what your heart might say Everything we got, we got the hard way Caught up in our little lives, there's not a lot left over I see what's missing in your eyes; you're searching for that field of clover So show a little inspiration, show a little spark Show the world a little light when you show it your heart We've got two lives, one we're given and the other one we make And the world won't stop, and actions speak louder Listen to your heart, and your heart might say Everything we got, we got the hard (everything we got, we got the hard way) Everything we got, we got the hard way (Because the world won't stop) hang on, baby...

this is the story of me and my husbands life together. LOVE it. sometimes we forget how hard it was and how much we relied on each other.

Fantástica voz y bellísimas canciones, las de ésta formidable cantautora norteamericana.

I remember Mary. In this song Mary sings and sounds just like Barbra Mandrell.

we've got two lives: one we're given and the other we make.......best lyric EVER

I love how familiar this song feels to my heart

One the BEST THINGS to come out of Washington,D.C.Since R&B Singer Stacy Lattisaw,and President Trump Tax Cuts.Great Song MCC!

First song I ever heard from her...Still one of my faves....

IMO, MCC is an excellent musician...she plays guitar and piano beautifully. , she writes music; and, Oh My, her voice! ❤️

This is her best song, in my opinion.

This song is more valued than you think! War's and live's have spent time looking for her love and our love through her song's.

Gotta see her live. Four times the last three years for me. Going to see her in Gettsburgh PA in Aug, Can' t wait

No one can write or sing better songs than MCC. She is an inspiration to this male singer-songrwiter!

Mary I love you song writing ability and you're singing!!

Love This Song

I just found out I am losing my hearing in my right ear probably for ever on the third of june, I have followed and loved Mary as long as I could remember, any way this will be more than likely the end of my singing ,but if Mary ever reads this, you are my idol,so tonight the last night of my singing career,i will be singing your songs, and I thank you for your inspiration. your loving fan Rollanda Seattle, Wa

Still love her music and always will she's a natural.

Love her music! And such a beautiful woman!!

I totally agree. I used that one as my senior quote in the yearbook when I graduated from high school.

Wow, this lady can really tells a story

great song I miss her music

What a wonderful song!

Such truth is hardly spoken dang I luvr

the guitar solo at the end and the beginning. nice touch to the song. love this song

superbe chanson bravo mary

Wonderful audio quality and great pix! Thanks for your work of putting the video together!

I love the opening to this song it makes me wish I could play guitar

MCC's one of the best songwriters in my opinion.

Beautiful Mary*****

Excellent song.

The Hard Way...All My Life..

one of my faves right here

Great song, great lady; what a story teller. MCC is the female version of Tom T. Hall.

Loved you then still love Ya now!

Awesome !

Wow this is so long ago😯😯😯 I actually had the CD. & It's a great one.

Sooooo Gooooood*****

awesome !

Hey miss Mary ..xox guess wut...I AM CANCER FREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Lol tg 4 ur prayers

5% he always liked the hard way

Hey I'm your first post. Thanks. MCC has done so many great songs.

love that opening guitar but is sounds like another song, but can't remember which one it is

I lost the hearing in my right ear and only have about 60% left in my left ear - they said a hearing aid called a bi cross would help me but they are expensive but I'm going to try to get them..I tried them out and they were GREAT! I don't know if this would help you, ( or someone else ) but I wanted to put it out there in case it might help!

Beauti voice****

Her and Suzy Bogess...gems

it's cool

I miss my CD case.

John Jennings on guitar.

We got the hard way

Good , to Good*****

She outside of the run of the mill cookie cut music.

Is there anything better than this?

what's with you'll's sound? KZfaq

who played on this song? anyone?

who plays that pretty guitar opening

I have her C.D.

Brexit : listen to Barack Obama

nice song but could be sexist

So much love for the stories she sings. I feel hopeful. Thank you Mary.

Show a little inspiration, show a little spark And show that things that drew me to you and stole my heart And tell me something I don't know instead of everything I do And look at me as if I mean something to you Our hearts are beating while we sleep, but while we're wide awake You know the world won't stop, and actions speak louder Listen to your heart, and what your heart might say Everything we got, we got the hard way Show a little passion, baby, show a little style And show the knack for knowing when and the gift for knowing how And have a little trust in us when fear obscures the path You know we got this far, darling, not by luck, but by never turning back Some will call on destiny, but I just call on faith That the world won't stop, and actions speak louder Listen to your heart, to what your heart might say Everything we got, we got the hard way Caught up in our little lives, there's not a lot left over I see what's missing in your eyes; you're searching for that field of clover So show a little inspiration, show a little spark Show the world a little light when you show it your heart We've got two lives, one we're given and the other one we make And the world won't stop, and actions speak louder Listen to your heart, and your heart might say Everything we got, we got the hard (everything we got, we got the hard way) Everything we got, we got the hard way (Because the world won't stop) hang on, baby...