"Tough" is a song written by Joe Leathers and Monty Criswell, and recorded by American

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artist Craig Morgan. It was released in March 2007 as the second single from Morgan's album '' Little Bit of Life''. The song peaked at number 11 on the US ''

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chart and at 76 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Content

The song is about a hardworking wife and mother who survives

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, serving as an inspiration to her husband, who says, "There was a time / Back before she was mine / When I thought I was tough."

Music video

The video for "Tough" premiered on June 4, 2007. Directed by Peter Zavadil, it features Morgan singing the song in a dimly lit room by a window, alongside film clips of a woman depicting the events in the song.

Chart performance

Year-end charts

References

{{Craig Morgan 2007 singles 2006 songs Craig Morgan songs Music videos directed by Peter Zavadil BBR Music Group singles Song recordings produced by Keith Stegall Songs written by Monty Criswell Songs written by Joe Leathers