From the recording The Measure of A Man [Single]
The "Measure of A Man" is a song written as a tribute to my father-in-law, Elwood M. Johnson. Pedal steel guitar by Dan Dugmore (James Taylor, Linda Rhondstat). All other instruments by Rob Still.
Lyrics
The Measure of A Man
In Honor of Elwood Martin Johnson
Verse 1
The son of the son of a farmer
Hands strong and rough from hard labor
on the outside a little gruff, and more than a little tough
but inside - a heart pure and tender
Verse 2
When he gave his word, you could count on it
Nothing stopped him, when he put his mind to it
but the measure of a man - is more than what he says
cause actions speak louder than words
Pre-Chorus
And a promise you make, is a promise you keep
cause that’s how you live
when that’s what you believe
So stand up and do right - the best that you can
And the love that you leave - that’s the measure of a man
that’s the measure of a man
Verse 3
Well there’s nothing more important than family
Those words are his lasting legacy
What he worked hard to provide
Was more than money could ever buy
This is how you love selflessly
Pre-Chorus
Cause a promise you make, is a promise you keep
and that’s how you live
when that’s what you believe
So stand up and do right - the best that you can
And the love that you leave - that’s the measure of a man
that’s the measure of a man
(c) February 16, 2019 Rob & Ivalene Still
credits
released April 20, 2019
Rob Still: Guitar, vocals, all other instruments.
Dan Dugmore: Pedal Steel
Copyright 2019 Rob Still Music. All rights reserved.