original is in F
[Verse 1]
He was awake before the sun with his Bible opened up
Seeking truth with every single page he turned
Anyone could see my daddy lived what he believed
With a gentle heart a passion for Jesus burned
I know we had our times we disagreed
But the longer I live it s clear to me
[Chorus]
I want to be that man
Who loves the Lord with all his heart just like the Word commands
Who takes a stand and leads his family as he holds the Father s hand
I want to be that man
[Verse 2]
Society would say there s a new ideal today
Not what you give, it s more about what you can get
But I want to live a life that s marked by sacrifice
Like the Savior who died to show us all the way
So I ll take up my cross and trace His steps
Surrendering is how I ll serve Him best
[Chorus]
I want to be that man
Who loves the Lord with all his heart just like the Word commands
Who takes a stand and leads his family as he holds the Father s hand
I want to be that man
[Bridge]
Just like Peter, Paul, and all the saints of days gone by
Let me show that kind of faith to those who come behind
[Chorus]
I want to be that man
Who loves the Lord with all his heart just like the Word commands
Who takes a stand and leads his family as he holds the Father s hand
I want to be that man
[Outro]
I ll lead my family as I hold the Father s hand
I want to be that man