My momma made me strong, my grandpa made me tough
My daddy made me a man and put some sense into my head
My preacher taught me 'bout the Lord, and what it means to be a man
My baby made me a father, but it was you who made me sing
(Chorus)
I could write a book about the ones I love
Sing a thousand songs about the ones who stood by me
But in the end, it all boils down to this, I'd still be just me
If it wasn't for you
(Verse 2)
My teachers taught me things, my lawyers made me smart
My agents kept me working, my critics kept me on my toes
My neighbors kept an eye on me, and all my friends they kept me sane
But in the end, it all boils down to this, I'd still be just me
If it wasn't for you
(Chorus)
I could write a book about the ones I love
Sing a thousand songs about the ones who stood by me
But in the end, it all boils down to this, I'd still be just me
If it wasn't for you
(Bridge)
They say you always hurt the ones you love the most
Well, this is true when it comes to you
'Cause you've given me your love, and I just don't know how to take it all
But I appreciate your intentions and I'm so glad you're here with me
(Chorus)
I could write a book about the ones I love
Sing a thousand songs about the ones who stood by me
But in the end, it all boils down to this, I'd still be just me
If it wasn't for you