[Verse 1] Boots on the ground, dust in my hair, Carrying a rifle and a prayer. I signed my name, said, "I'll stand tall," For the stars, the stripes, and the good of us all. But the barracks get quiet, the nights grow long, You wonder if you’re right where you belong. [Chorus] Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere, Someone has to pick up the tab. For the work, the sweat, the love we share, Even when the world’s gone mad. So I’ll be here, steady as I can bear— Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere. [Verse 2] I stood at the front of a classroom stage, Teaching grown folks twice my age. Skills and technique, dreams deferred, Patience tested, wisdom spurred. "How do you do it?" they’d sometimes pry, “Someone’s gotta teach the world to fly.” [Chorus] Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere, Someone has to pick up the tab. For the work, the sweat, the love we share, Even when the world’s gone mad. So I’ll be here, steady as I can bear— Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere. [Verse 3] Sticky little fingers tugging my sleeve, Questions that would make a preacher grieve. “Why’s the sky blue? Why can’t dogs talk?” “Why do you sigh every time you check the clock?” The paycheck’s thin, but their laughter is fat, And I wouldn’t trade a thing, and that's a fact. [Chorus] Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere, Someone has to pick up the tab. For the work, the sweat, the love we share, Even when the world’s gone mad. So I’ll be here, steady as I can bear— Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere. [bridge] Some tunes may hint at me waving goodbye, But I’m here for the ride, and that’s no lie. Despite any rumors, I'm here to stay, In for the long haul, come what may. [Chorus] Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere, Someone has to pick up the tab. For the work, the sweat, the love we share, Even when the world’s gone mad. So I’ll be here, steady as I can bear— Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere. I've never been going anywhere---
