Song Description
A father tells his son about the hard times his own parents endured, but how through it all they still managed to keet a faith through prayer. He talks about the good values that were passed on to him in the hope that his son will continue to pass on these same values to his own children
| Song Length |
4:35 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Content |
Subject |
General, General |
| Similar Artists |
Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Verse 1
When I was young and growing strong
They were there to try to teach me right from wrong
And when my life just got me down
They were there to pick me up right off the ground
Now I think about what they have done for me
Taught me faith so when I'm blind I still can see
Chorus
And they didn't have much money
And they worked hard and long
And if they felt like quitting they would just keep
prayin' on
They made the best from a living
Wherever it came from
And if it all just seemed to hard they just kept prayin' on
Gotta keep praying' on
(prayin' on ) Gotta keep prayin' on (prayin' on)
Verse 2
I'll work so hard to get it right
and I'll use all of their strength to make me fight
Now I must do the same for you
I will help to show the path that get's you through
Just believe and there is nothing you can't face
Cause it wont be long before you take my place
Chorus
Just believe and there is nothing you can't face cause it wont be long before you take my place Oh
You may have the money
And sing a different song
but when you feel you've got it all you just keep prayin' on
So dont forget our story
Even though they're gone
Cause thing don't ever really change so
just keep prayin' on
Yeah you gotta keep prayin' on
Chorus