(Randy Owen)      My dad was a big man with a will that was tough   He was at his best when the going was rough   He made a livin' for the family and never had to cheat   To keep food on the table and shoes on our feet.      We sat down at the table and thanked God in prayer   'Cause we had plenty to eat and plenty to wear   We had patches on our britches but mamma kept us neat   We had food on the table and shoes on our feet.      --- Instrumental ---      We picked the cotton and gathered the corn   We were to taught to work from the day we were born   Mom and Dad and all us children    Worked in the summer's heat   To keep food on the table and shoes on our feet.      We sat down at the table and thanked God in prayer   'Cause we had plenty to eat and plenty to wear   We had patches on our britches but mamma kept us neat   We had food on the table and shoes on our feet.      Well today it's the same no matter where you go   If you're gonna stay ahead you've gotta stay on your toes   You've gotta be a winner don't believe in defeat   If you keep food on the table and shoes on your feet.      When you sit down at the table thank God in prayer   If you've got plenty to eat and plenty to wear   If you've got patches on your britches    Just be sure and keep them neat   If you've got food on the table and shoes on your feet.      --- Instrumental ---      We sat down at the table and thanked God in prayer   'Cause we had plenty to eat and plenty to wear   We had patches on our britches but mamma kept us neat   We had food on the table and shoes on our feet...