When I was just a little one
Daddy read a story 'bout a man who built his own boat
On the hot desert sand it stood
Built on hope out of wood
Folks laughed and said it wouldn't float
They said "The nearest sea's a thousand miles away"
"That ship will never sail", but he never lost his faith
Then Daddy closed the book he read
Tucked me in and kissed my head
Said, "Let this lesson light your way"
"You've gotta do what you've gotta do
You've gotta be who you are
Don't let the world hold you down
When you're reaching for your star
Remember some will follow others
While others follow their hearts
Be like Noah, build your own ark"
I guess I'll always remember
Standing in the cold September rain
Packing up my car
Daddy's tears fell on my shoulder
Said, "I can't believe you're old enough but I guess you are
Now set your course on what you know is right
Believe in yourself, don't be afraid to try
Cause even eagles fall from Heaven
On the day they stop believing that they can fly"
"You've gotta do what you've gotta do
You've gotta be who you are
Don't let the world hold you down
When you're reaching for your star
Remember some will follow others
While others follow their hearts
Be like Noah, build your own ark"
1996 Wildawn Music (ASCAP)
Due West (ASCAP)
Brian's Dream Publishing (ASCAP)
