************* ************* ************* E---2----- B---3----- G---2----- D---0----- A---0----- E---2----- ************* Intro: Verse 1: I've been a waiter, a roofer, a clerk I've shoveled manure, till my pride hurt When your startin' out it's all part of the work To do what I do Verse 2: I've been evicted, for not makin' rent I made my daddy wonder where my good sense went For the price of a dream, my years have been spent To do what I do So I stand here tonight With this six string guitar To be something I've always been in my heart Just for the chance to play you my song The thrill when I hear you singing along Has been worth everything I've been through To do what I do Verse 3: I've played for empty tables and chairs For drunks that don't listen Crowds that don't care Been told countless times Boy you ain't goin nowhere To do what I do Chorus 2: So I hope the critics and skeptics alike All bought a ticket to this show tonight They'll see first hand that I have survived What doesn't kill you makes you more alive and I'm one of the fortunate few To do what I do Verse 4: There's so much joy, this music can bring So I count my blessings when I step up to sing Cause there's so many people that would give anything To do what I do And I thank you, I can do what I do