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