The Measure of a Man

You may never buy me a big house
A Cadillac to cruise in with the top down
That ain't the way I am
I judge a man by the gold on the inside
I'm not fooled by the glitter on the outside
That ain't the measure of a man

It's not how far you go
It's not how much you make
Boy, it's what you give
Not what you take
It's being strong and true
To those counting on you
It's lending a hand
And making a stand
That's the measure of a man

Give an honest day's work
For an honest day's pay
And stand behind every word you say
Seal a deal with a shake of your hand
If you're a few rungs short
Of the top of the ladder
When your meet your maker
What will it matter
That ain't the measure of a man

It's not how far you go
It's not how much you make
Boy, it's what you give
Not what you take
It's being strong and true
To those counting on you
It's lending a hand
And making a stand
That's the measure of a man

It's not how far you go
It's not how much you make
Boy, it's what you give
Not what you take
It's being strong and true
To those counting on you
It's lending a hand
And making a stand
That's the measure of a man

It's lending a hand
And making a stand
That's the measure of a man