I'm gonna live the life I sing about in my song
I'm gonna stand for right and I always shun the wrong
If I'm in the crowd, If I'm alone
On the streets or in my home
I'm gonna live the life I sing about in my song

Everyday, everywhere
On a busy thoroughfare
Folks may watch me; some may spot me
Say I'm foolish
But I don't care
I can't go to church and shout all day Sunday
Go out and get drunk and raise sand all day Monday
I've got to live the life I sing about in my song

Not for gold or for fame
But for the love of Jesus name
I must always walk the straight and narrow way
Yes narrow way
Yeah Jesus promise me one of these days
He's gonna give me a crown of light
I've got to live the life, I sing about in my song