[Verse 1] Hand-me-down boots Mud on the floor Mama said, “Boy You were born wantin’ more” Soft-hearted kid With a temper that burned Daddy said, “Son That fire’s gotta learn” [Chorus] From a young buck to a man Stubborn pride to open hands Took a few scars To understand You can fight like the devil With a soft, soft heart Protect what you love Not tear it apart From a young buck to a man [Verse 2] Met her that fall Back of the stands Home team losin’ She reached for my hand High school hallway Her name on my sleeve We swore on that Bible We’d never leave [Chorus] From a young buck to a man Two gold rings and a simple plan Tiny blue house On her daddy’s land I still fight like the devil For this fragile heart Work all day long Just to do my part From a young buck to a man [Bridge] I look at our babies Sleepin’ down the hall Think of that boy Who thought he knew it all If he could see me Holdin’ her like this He’d finally know What forever is [Chorus] From a young buck to a man Soft words, strong back, wedding band Built us a life Best we can I still fight like the devil With this wide-open heart Raise this family ’Til death do us part From a young buck to a man
