From the recording Rain
Lyrics
Listen closely my son
There's a poem I once read
My dad gave it to me and here's what it said
Can you Keep your head
And live with grace
When those around you
Are trying to save face
Can you Trust yourself
Follow your beliefs
Absolve the liars
Forgive the thieves
Can you dream and desire
Yet patiently wait
Ignore the shortcuts
Don't take the bait
Can you taste victory
And enjoy the feast
Yet share the spoils
With those who deserve it the least
Can you live with the pain
Of a bitter defeat
And admire the winners
And how hard they compete
Can you lose it all
And start again
But not breathe a word
Of the loss and despair
Can you fill each unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds of sweat
And run the race with dignity
And not an ounce of regret
If you can walk out the door each day
After all you have done
And Be proud of the choices
You are a man, my son
The earth will be yours
And all it provides
Admiration, respect
And your father's pride
If you can walk out the door each day
After all you have done
And Be proud of the choices
You are a man, my son
Be proud of your choices
You are a man, my son