I knew a man a long long time

But I never knew him at all

Small in stature, big at heart

Oh, he always stood tall



From the time that he was born

He had a style all his own

In my mind he could do no wrong

Misunderstood all along



He worked hard all his life

To get what he has today

We would all be better off, if we could

Hear those words that he had to say



He was a little rough around the edges

And thru it all, we all knew he was

A little rough around the edges

Simple in mind but always had a kind eye for you

(Oh for you, for you)



He took me by the hand

And said son, what's your plan

I won't stop you or stand in your way

Someday you'll be a man



I look at him with hungry eyes

That only youth can know

With all his wisdom and all his years

He said, I'll teach you all that you need to know



Chorus



Don't stop now, keep moving

Don't worry about where you're going, I'll hear you

You'll feel me, I'm there no matter where you go



Chorus



He was a little rough around the edges

He was a little rough around the edges

Simple in mind, oh oh

Simple in mind, oh oh