I work ten jobs, it ain’t fun But I do what I gotta do to get it done At least I know, when I come home I don’t have to answer to anyone
See, I might never have much more Than what I’v got right now But I know who I am And that sure makes me proud
I’m a friend, I’m a son, I’m a father, I’m a brother I’m me and I’m you and I bleed like any other I feel love, hope and pain, for my mistakes I’ll take the blame So here I stand, take me as I am Oh take me as I am
Some dreams fade, others shine But I’m gonna keep on dreamin’ A house any other, a front porch swing Wife and kids just love me
And I don’t need to look no further Past these county lines See the ways that I’ve been blessed Here in this land of mine
I’m a friend, I’m a son, I’m a father, I’m a brother I’m me and I’m you and I bleed like any other I feel love, hope and pain, for my mistakes I’ll take the blame So here I stand, take me as I am
You can hit me with your storms You can torch me with your flames Throw everything you’ve got at me But that won’t change a thing
‘Cause my will is made of solid rock My heart is made of gold See where I’m from, don’t you know
I’m a friend, I’m a son, I’m a father, I’m a brother I’m me and I’m you and I bleed like any other I feel love, hope and pain, for my mistakes I’ll take the blame So here I stand, here I stand
I’m a friend, I’m a son, I’m a father, I’m a brother Won’t you take me? You better take me as I am