Verse 1 Dad said work comes first, talk comes last. Stand your ground, don’t break fast. Shake a hand like you mean every word. Do what you say, let actions be heard. Chorus It’s the country boy code I was raised on — Say it once and stand on it. A man’s only as good as his word, And that’s the code I’m still runnin’. Verse 2 Keep your boots on solid ground. Help your neighbor when he’s down. Don’t chase trouble, don’t start fights — But don’t back off when you’re right. Chorus It’s the country boy code I was raised on — Say it once and stand on it. A man’s only as good as his word, And that’s the code I’m still runnin’. Bridge Times change, but I won’t bend. Some rules stay true ’til the end. Final Chorus It’s the country boy code I was raised on — Say it once and stand on it. A man’s only as good as his word,