(Harlan Howard)

I'm just a truck driver and I don't think I know it all
But son you got thoughts in your mind that I don't understand at all
They're needin' you boy and you're sittin' around in your coffee house
Now whatcha gonna do when your woman begs you save her from a mouse.

You'd better get your pride back boy
Better get your pride back boy
That's the most important thing
That the Lord ever gave you.

--- Instrumental ---

You're a good looking boy and I know them bullets could harm you
You're bound to be scared but there's things that a man's just got to do
If you don't get yourself some backbone one of these days
Some bullys gonna take your woman and kick sand in your face.

You'd better get your pride back boy
Better get your pride back boy
That's the most important thing
That the Lord ever gave you.

You'd better get your pride back boy
Better get your pride back boy
That's the most important thing
That the Lord ever gave you...