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 going 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