To Do What I Do Lyrics - Alan Jackson

I've been a waiter, a roofer, a clerk 

I've shoveled manure till my pride hurt. 

When you're starting out, it's all part of the work 

To do what I do. 

I've been evicted for not making rent 

Made my Daddy wonder where my good sense went. 

For the price of a dream, my years have been spent 

To do what I do. 

So I stand here tonight with this six string guitar 

To be something I've always been in my heart. 

Just for the chance to play you my song 

The thrill when I hear you singing along. 

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It's been worth everything I've been through 

To do what I do. 

I've played for empty tables and chairs 

The drunks that don't listen, the crowds that dont care. 

Been told countless times Boy you ain't goin' nowhere 

To do what I do. 

So I hope the critics and skeptics alike 

All bought a ticket to this show tonight. 

And they'll see firsthand that I have survived 

And what doesn't kill you makes you more alive. 

And I'm one of the fortunate few 

To do what I do. 

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There's so much joy this music can bring 

So I count my blessings when I step up to sing. 

'Cause they're so many people who would give anything 

To do what I do. 

And I thank you. 

I can do what I do!