I'm gonna live the life I sing about in my song 

I'm gonna stand for right and I always shun the wrong 

If I'm in the crowd, If I'm alone 

On the streets or in my home 

I'm gonna live the life I sing about in my song 



Everyday, everywhere 

On a busy thoroughfare 

Folks may watch me; some may spot me 

Say I'm foolish 

But I don't care 

I can't sing one thing and then live another 

Be saint by day and a devil undercover 

I've got to live the life I sing about in my song 



If at day, if at night 

I must always walk in the light 

Some mistake me; underrate me 

Because I want to do aright 

I can't go to church and shout all day Sunday 

Go out and get drunk and raise sand all day Monday 

I've got to live the life, I sing about in my song