[Intro] [acoustic guitar fingerpicking with alternating bass] [Verse 1] My dad, He always told me son "When you're right you're right But you don't have to force it Or push it to a fight" He said "violence is the first resort Of the weak and insecure And it takes a stronger man To bare it and endure" [Verse 2] He said "some will test your honor, Some will curse your name But as long as your heart beats true You'll withstand the pain For a strong man needs no weapons Of steel or hurtful words He simply stands his ground Even when it hurts" [Chorus] He said "it don't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek And let the world take shots at your pride For the stronger man is he who loves his enemy And lashes out with love when he's been wronged Yes, it takes a gentle man to be strong" [Verse 3] Dad, He was a gentle man He never raised a fist But he would stand up straight For mama and us kids But he preferred to talk it out He always used his head And I learned by his example And these few words he said [Chorus] He said "it don't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek And let the world take shots at your pride For the stronger man is he who loves his enemy And lashes out with love when he's been wronged Yes, it takes a gentle man to be strong" [Bridge] Now, many times I've fought The tears and pain inside And I've learned how to walk away to let the anger in me subside And when I could, I've done my best To soothe a weary soul Reaching out with open hands to a heart locked up and closed [Chorus] So, please don't think I'm weak if I turn the other cheek When this world takes shots at my pride For the stronger man is he who loves his enemy And lashes out with love when he's been wronged 'Cause it takes a gentle man to be strong [Outro] It don't mean I'm weak when I turn the other cheek And I lash out with love when I am wronged 'Cause it takes a gentle man to be strong Yes, it takes a gentle man to be strong [guitar rings out]
