"Made Me" lyrics

Bubble gum and bailin' wire
Kept my truck running on four bald tires
Somehow it got me where I was going
Mom and dad in the yard
Watched me leave, man that was hard
I just went the way the wind was blowing

Strip clubs and old dive bars
Paid my dues playing my guitar
Lap dances, free beer and tips was what they gave me
As long as I could make the rent
In my heart it was time well-spent
Everywhere I've been is what made me

Made me want to write a song
The whole world would sing along
Make all the lonely people cry
Made me brave enough to take a chance
And never be afraid to dance
Made me wanna sing until I die

Man, I've enjoyed the ride
Got a real good woman by my side
Wouldn't trade places with a soul if you paid me
I didn't mind to suffer fools
Learned a lot on those old bar stools
All the roads I've traveled are what made me

Made me want to write a song
The whole world would sing along
Make all the lonely people cry
Made me brave enough to take a chance
And never be afraid to dance
Made me wanna sing until I die

Bubble gum and bailin' wire
My truck's still running on four bald tires
Somehow it gets me where I'm going