Story Behind The Song
My father told me it wouldn't be easy but if we do things right we can always stand tall, & my mother showed me dignity demands self-respect. Family values provide the foundation for growingyouth
Song Description
What you learn from your parents; Right from Wrong can be a your strength when the going gets tough. With the support & love of family one can overcome any adversity.
| Song Length |
3:28 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Life, Philosophy |
| Similar Artists |
Brooks & Dunn, Shania Twain |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
FAMILY STRONG
Verse /
I CAN REMEMBER ON MY DADDY?S KNEE
HIM TELLIN? STORIES THAT HAVE STUCK WITH ME
SAYIN? I?VE BEEN DOWN THAT ROAD BEFORE
WHERE GOOD INTENTIONS TAKE A LITTLE BIT MORE
YOU?VE GOT TO STAND YOUR GROUND TO MAKE IT
Chorus /
I KNOW RIGHT FROM WRONG
THIS FAMILY TRADITION?S BEEN AROUND ME SO LONG
Yes Sir, I WAS TAUGHT AT AN EARLY AGE
YOUR PERSONAL BEST IS HOW MUCH EFFORT YOU MAKE
I KNOW RIGHT FROM WRONG YES ?CAUSE
I?M FAMILY STRONG
Verse /
MOMMA?S THE ONE WHO COULD ALWAYS SEE
THE GOODNESS IN PEOPLE, AND SHE GAVE IT TO ME
EVEN THOUGH SHE?S PASSED AWAY AND GONE
SHE SHOWED ME THE SECRET HOW TO CARRY-ON
DIGNITY WAS HER TICKET
Repeat Chorus /
Bridge /
WHEN YOU?VE GOT A HEAVY LOAD
THERE?S ALWAYS ONE PLACE YOU CAN GO
DON?T BE SHY, COME-ON AROUND
YOU?RE ALWAYS WELCOME HOME
Repeat Chorus /
@ David Alpert, 2005 D&A Records, Other Alpert Music Publishing/ASCAP