to do what i do

i've been a waiter, a roofer, a clerk, i've shoveled manure till my pride hurt, when you're starting out, it's all part of the work, to do what i do, i've been evicted for not making rent, made my daddy wonder where my good sense went, for the price of a dream, my years have been spent, to do what i do, so i stand here tonight with this six string guitar, to be something i've always been in my heart, just for the chance to play you my song, the thrill when i hear you singing along, it's been worth everything i've been through, to do what i do, i've played for empty tables and chairs, the drunks that don't listen, the crowds that dont care, been told countless times boy you ain't goin' nowhere, to do what i do, so i hope the critics and skeptics alike, all bought a ticket to this show tonight, and they'll see firsthand that i have survived, and what doesn't kill you makes you more alive, and i'm one of the fortunate few, to do what i do, there's so much joy this music can bring, so i count my blessings when i step up to sing, cause they're so many people who would give anything, to do what i do, and i thank you, i can do what i do