The Underdog

Don't you ever let this world push you around

Use your head and keep your feet firmly on the ground

If you get knocked down, get back up and try again

And don't you ever lose that sparkle in your eyes

Don't bottle up your passion like a jar of fireflies

If you ever lose sight of the light

And you feel like giving in

Don't you forget your faith in God above

Don't you forget your mom and daddy's love

When you fear, when you fail

When you feel you're gonna fall

Follow your heart and always believe in the underdog

Don't buy a thing unless you can pay in cash

Go ahead and throw those credit cards in the trash

Love is a virtue, honesty is the key

Say your prayers, brush your teeth

Don't you watch too much TV

If you're down in the count one strike away

Choke up and crowd the plate

And put the ball in play

Keep your nose down when you win

Keep your head up when you lose

And you're gonna lose

And there will come a day

When I will fly away

So make me smile while we're apart

You gotta sing from your soul

And play with all of your heart

There's a good chance your heart will break in two

Trust that God has someone special planned for you

Did you know I was down on love and luck

When he sent your mom to me?

Someday you'll have babies of your own

So cherish every moment

You're gonna blink and they'll be grown

The greatest honor that I've ever had

Is having you call me your dad

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