Song Description

his song reminds us of the importance of passing on our values and life lessons to the next generation as they seek to find their way in this world.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I was just a kid when I said hey grandpa what makes this world go round
He said you get up in the morning go like the dickens until the sun goes down
Be good to yourself and everyone else and no laziness allowed
'Cause at the end of the day you'll want to say that you gave more than what you took out

[Verse 2]
Well I wasn't so sure so I went to my daddy said what makes this world go round
He said you get up in the morning kiss your woman then you pull your work boots on
Love them kids go like the dickens and give life all you've got
And at the end of the day you bow your head and thank the good Lord that you're still around

[Chorus]
These are things to live by
Things to make you proud
That's what I remember when I need to put my feet on solid ground

[Verse 3]
Well that was years ago granddaddy's gone this is a different place and time
And I've made my living not by the sweat of my brow but with my mind
Yet no matter where I go or what I do I still hear that sweet voice say
You gotta give it your best go like the dickens and yeah girl don't forget to pray

[Chorus]
These are things to live by
Things to make you proud
That's what I remember when I need to put my feet on solid ground

[Bridge]
And grandpa lived his life in his faded overalls
And daddy lived his life a cut from the same cloth
And I just want to live out what they taught
So what was passed on to me I need to keep passing on that

[Chorus]
'Cause these are things to live by
Things to make you proud
That's what I remember when I need to put my feet on solid ground

[Outro]
I was just a kid when I said hey grandpa what makes this world go round