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Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson


Background information
Birth name Alan Eugene Jackson
Born October 17, 1958
Origin Newnan, Georgia USA
Genre(s) Country
Years active 1989—present
Label(s) Arista Nashville Records
Associated acts George Strait
Keith Stegall
The Wrights
Randy Travis
George Canyon
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Alan Jackson Lyrics

"To Do What I Do" lyrics


(Tim Johnson)

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
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

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

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