Got a house and a bit of land. I got a pretty wife Whose daddy don't think I'm worthy of her hand. Gonna make my mark while I can. I'm gonna build the life my father was denied. I won't live a hungry man. Now I know it's wrong To take what ain't your claim. But if the world was fair I'd have my share, I wouldn't square it on my own. Every sin I've carved into my name Leaves a debt to pay when my spirit makes The final journey home. I had a pretty wife, But I never measured up. We had two strong babes Who grew afraid of the man I'd become. I lived my life a hungry man, But I swear I made each sacrifice For all those who I love.