The words don't mean shit to me This life don't give no guarantees
Time don't wait, it just rolls on by So I live my truth and let things ride
I made mistakes, I've done my time Lost a few things I used to call mine
But I learned to love, I learned to fight And I still sleep just fine at night
* So pour that drink for the folks like us We've been knocked down, but we still get up
We do our best, we take our hits And learn what freedom really is
Some folks talk, some just fade away I ain't got time for the games they play
I keep my word, I keep my peace Let the noise die down, let my mind breathe
I don't need fame, I don't need praise Just a few good years and better days
If the good Lord's watching, I hope He sees A man just trying to live and be free
