[short intro instrumental] [verse] I've been everywhere Seen everything The knowledge I possess Could make the heavens sing It's a good thing I have you here, Son I have an heir To pass my wisdom on [chorus] Listen to what I have to say I'm going to pass on to you today All I know all I've seen Where you'll be is where I've been If you hear me and take heed I'll teach you all that you need To live your life and live it well Just remember these words I tell [instrumental interlude] [verse 2] I made my mistakes But left them behind Don't copy those things Be respectful be kind Women can warp you Make you do bad But the right one Will make you glad [chorus] Listen to what I have to say I'm going to pass on to you today All I know all I've seen Where you'll be is where I've been If you hear me and take heed I'll teach you all that you need To live your life and live it well Just remember these words I tell [guitar solo] [verse 3] Work hard play harder A little dirt won't bother Stay true stay faithful Honor thy mother thy father Always be honest Don't be rude Never ruin a situation With a bad attitude [chorus] Listen to what I have to say I'm going to pass on to you today All I know all I've seen Where you'll be is where I've been If you hear me and take heed I'll teach you all that you need To live your life and live it well Just remember these words I tell [short sorrowful instrumental [outro] My Son, be the man I wished to be Be everything I was but better One day you'll pass on your words In old days and bad weather The family tree will continue Don't sully it's branches You come from a long line Of old cowboys and ranches Be the man My little man [end] [fade out] [end]
