When I was young back when life was fun
I recall the words my papa said
He said to be a man, you gotta try and understand
There's one thing that you must know
If you want to go far, well, set yourself a goal
And just hang on, just hang on
And if you do this my son, you're gonna make it someday
Just hang on, my son that's the only way
Well, it wasn't long when I left daddy's home
All alone with no place to be
With a great surprise it looked me straight in the eyes
A red guitar and the dreams of a star
If you want to go far, set yourself a goal
And just hang on, just hang on
And if you do this my son, you're gonna make it someday
Just hang on, my son that's the only way
That's the only way
You'll be a star some day
I say, Lord, let me hear you play
Play on