I never asked for nothing I don't demand of myself

Honesty, loyalty, friends and then wealth

Death before dishonor and I tell you what else

I tighten my belt before I beg for help

Foolish pride is what held me together through the years

I wasn't felt which is why I ain't never played myself

I just play the hand I'm dealt, I can't say I've never knelt

before God and asked for better cards at times to no avail

But I never sat back feeling sorry for myself

If you don't give me heaven I'll raise hell