I hear friends talking from time to time
'Bout being too busy towing the line
I can't see what all the fuss is about
Hard work suits me fine
I see famous people driving fancy cars
Sunglasses so dark they don't know who they are
Life's just a party all by design
And everybody wants to be a star

Daddy told me, be true to yourself
Don't worry 'bout things that can't be helped
Be willing to lend a hand and give it your all
Mama taught me about faith, hope and love
Turn the other cheek when push comes to shove
They say you won't get far like that today
But you can't help it if you're made that way

My first love was a girl with auburn hair
Her daddy didn't like me, but I didn't care
He met me on the porch one Friday night
Said, she ain't goin' nowhere
You can't keep a true love down
The old man finally came around
Sure seems funny how things have changed
Now my first love has my last name

Daddy told me, be true to yourself
Don't worry 'bout things that can't be helped
Be willing to lend a hand and give it your all
Mama taught me about faith, hope and love
Turn the other cheek when push comes to shove
They say you won't get far like that today
But you can't help it if you're made that way

Daddy told me, be true to yourself
Don't worry 'bout things that can't be helped
Be willing to lend a hand and give it your all
Mama taught me about faith, hope and love
Turn the other cheek when push comes to shove
They say you won't get far like that today
But you can't help it if you're made that way
No you can't help it if you're made that way