I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way

I've walked straight and narrow, and I've worn a rebel's brand
Sometimes I've had to go without 'fore being my own man
And I've rallied to the cause when I knew the cause was right
Yes, I've cut against the grain, but I've kept my peace of mind

And I wouldn't have it any other way
If there's a price for bein' me
Well, that's one I'll have to pay
And I'll take the good and bear the bad until my dyin' day
And I wouldn't have it any other way
No, I wouldn't have it any other way

I could take the beaten path every time the trouble starts
But I'd rather take a beatin' than to ever cross my heart
Stickin' to my guns, can't be sold or bought
Holdin' to my honor, no matter what the cost

And I wouldn't have it any other way
If there's a price for bein' me
Well, that's one I'll have to pay
And I'll take the good and bear the bad until my dyin' day
And I wouldn't have it any other way
No, I wouldn't have it any other way

And I'll take the good and bear the bad until my dyin' day
And I wouldn't have it any other way
No, I wouldn't have it any other way
I said, "I wouldn't have it any other way"

I wonder how far it is over you
Boy, this song goes back a long ways
Back to the first songs of, of Aaron Tippin and Buddy Brock
I can always remember Buddy Brock and myself sittin' at his house
Out in the woodshed, pencil, paper, and guitar
That's where we wrote this one