My daddy was blue collar
he worked for the man all of his life
he showed up when he didn't want to be there
a man of his word, believed in doing things right
i remember when i was a kid
he'd say time and time again
it's a good life; it's a real good life
and i'm a thankful man
I'm a thankful man for every turn
on every highway i've been down
every mile i've lost, every crossroad stop
every storm that turned me around
oh, it's better than i could have planned
it's made me who i am
it's a good life; it's a real good life
and i'm a thankful man
My mama was a dreamer
but she was the rock that we all leaned on
she taught me about the lessons in life
the difference between what's right and wrong
and every word was a gift from her
that helped me understand
it's a good life; it's a real good life
and i'm a thankful man
I'm a thankful man for every turn
on every highway i've been down
every mile i've lost, every crossroad stop
every storm that turned me around
oh, it's better than i could have planned
it's made me who i am
it's a good life; it's a real good life
and i'm a thankful man
It's better than i could have planned
it's made me who i am
it's a good life; it's a real good life
and i'm a thankful man
t's a good life; it's a real good life
and i'm a thankful man