[Verse] He came from peanut fields and plains A humble start no golden chains In the White House he made his mark With a farmer's heart and a leader's spark [Chorus] Jimmy Carter stood so tall Told the truth and gave his all Best one gone before the worst one rolled A legacy both bright and bold [Verse 2] He faced the storms and tough debates Kept his cool and steered the states In troubled times he held the line With steady hand and vision fine [Chorus] Jimmy Carter stood so tall Told the truth and gave his all Best one gone before the worst one rolled A legacy both bright and bold [Bridge] From peace accords to homes for the poor He showed us what a heart is for With every act with every deed He planted hope and sowed the seed [Chorus] Jimmy Carter stood so tall Told the truth and gave his all Best one gone before the worst one rolled A legacy both bright and bold