You have to start somewhere

After working in the hay fields

I saved for a brand new bike

it had all the bells and whistles

it was exactly what I liked

a banana seat and sissy bars

slick tire and shiny paint

the thought of wrecking that masterpiece

made me almost faint

I was afraid to ride it

i cried till I couldn't see

I remember my daddy grinning

when he said these words to me

you have start somewhere

you gotta give it a go

you gotta throw your hat in the ring

you have to get in the show

you gotta get the ball rolling

you gotta dive right in

it's impossible to finish

if you don't begin

years went by as I fought through life

I worked hard to make my way

I buried the fear with callused hands

it was a challenge everyday

late in life, I chased a dream

writing lyrics with a simple tune

I didn't share with anybody

Just hid them in a room

what if the people didn't listen

what if they made fun of me

I never forgot my daddy's words

it's time for me to believe

you have start somewhere

you gotta give it a go

you gotta throw your hat in the ring

you have to get in the show

you gotta get the ball rolling

you gotta dive right in

it's impossible to finish

if you don't begin

so to all my bar room buddies

on Friday afternoon

the work week is finally over

night times coming soon

twist the cap or pop the top

let the fun begin

and drink one for my daddy

and hear his words again

you have start somewhere

you gotta give it a go

you gotta throw your hat in the ring

you have to get in the show

you gotta get the ball rolling

you gotta dive right in

it's impossible to finish

if you don't begin