if i may be so bold

it's no eternal mystery

you don't need a hard-earned clue

why some men do their damnedest when half-a-damn would do

there's a lifetime in the distance

and it's filled with love and gold

and i'll find it yet if i may be so bold

yeah

some men do the kangaroo

and some men do the wheel

some'll do most anything to hide the way they feel

and some like givin' orders

and some like to be told

but i'll make my way if i may be so bold

bold enough to make a difference

bold enough to say i care

bold enough to keep on trying

even when the will's not there

there's a whole world out there waitin'

full of stories to be told

and i'll heed the call and tell 'em all

if i may be so bold

the boys were emptying their glasses

as the true believers will

for what i guess these days passes for a good time or a thrill

and they're tryin' hard to convince you

but i don't believe you're sold

so i'll step right up if i may be so bold

bold enough to make a difference

bold enough to say i care

bold enough to keep on fightin'

even when the will's not there

there's a whole world out there waitin'

full of dreams that can't be sold

and i'll heed the call and i'll live 'em all

if i may be so bold

i have stumbled 'round these country towns

and i've swallowed up the sea

i've wrestled with the question of just who i aim to be

been dealt hands i had to laugh at

and some hands i'd like to fold

but i'll play 'em all

if i may be so bold

bold enough to not surrender

bold enough to give a damn

bold enough to keep on movin'

or to stay right where i am

there's a whole world out there waitin'

full of stories to be told

and i'll heed the call and i'll tell 'em all

if i may be so bold

yeah

i'll tell 'em all

if i may be so bold