[Verse 1] It was me and my dad That was my whole world Mom stayed gone so long I learned to stand my own He taught me how to speak With respect in my mouth How to help when I can How to lift, not lean He said keep your word Even when it costs Look people in the eye And never play them false [Pre-Chorus] I saw what mattered most When the days got hard Not the shiny things Not the stuff that fades Just a steady hand And a honest heart Just a name you keep When the lights go out [Chorus] Loyalty first Honesty first That’s what he gave me That’s what I learned Loyalty first Honesty first I don’t chase the gold I keep my word (Keep my word) (Keep my word) [Verse 2] I was raised on grit On showing up on time On giving more than I take On doing right by mine If somebody slipped I was there to help If somebody fell I’d reach down myself I never needed much To feel rich in here A clean conscience runs Way deeper than fear No room in my chest For fake friends and flex I’d rather be broke Than be both and less [Pre-Chorus] I saw what mattered most When the house was quiet Not a pile of things Just a life that counts A father’s tough love And a voice that said You can lose a lot If you lose your name [Chorus] Loyalty first Honesty first That’s what he gave me That’s what I learned Loyalty first Honesty first I don’t chase the gold I keep my word (Keep my word) (Keep my word) [Bridge] So if you see me now I’m built from that From empty chairs And a man who stayed From hard old lessons And a steady prayer I’m not rich in things I’m rich in care [Final Chorus] Loyalty first Honesty first That’s what he gave me That’s what I learned Loyalty first Honesty first I don’t chase the gold I keep my word (Keep my word) (Keep my word)
