Now daddy didn't like trouble if it came along Every one that knew him knew which side that he would be on He never was a hero or this county's shining light But you could always find him standing up for What he thought was right He'd say you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything You've got to be your own man not a puppet on a string Never compromise what's right and uphold your family name You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything We might of been better off or owned a bigger house If daddy had done more given in or a little more backing down But we always had plenty just living his advice What ever you do today you'll have to sleep with tonight I know that things are different than they were in daddy's day But I still believe what makes a man really hasn't changed He'd say you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything You've got to be your own man not a puppet on a string Never compromise what's right and uphold your family name You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything