The Making of a Man

yes i know these cords have been played about a thousand times
but they sound so perfect for the words i'm tryin' hard to find
some dialogue to find its place somewhere so deep in you
make you feel some of the thangs' i need you to
since you came into my life i'm seein' things in a brand new way
you got me wishin' i could go back and do it differently
you've given me a life to live not just exist
to have you as my wife i know i'm truly blessed
cause' you are the light that helps me see
through all the muddy water runnin' deep inside of me
and although i know it was not your plan
i wanna' thank you
for bein' the teacher in the making of this man
girl you've got a grace that seems so natural
a strength and beauty thats well beyond the physical
in admiration i stand wishin' i could be
everything to you that you are to me
cause listen, baby, baby, baby,
there are times when i feel i don't deserve you
cause' you should have more than this broken man-child
so if ever i should fall short of what you need
i hope your love is strong enough you never give up on me
don't give up baby
cause' you are the light that helps me see
through all the muddy water ragin' deep inside of me
and although i know it was not your plan
i wanna' thank you
for bein' the teacher in the making of this man
oh baby, just let me play it for you