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