

(hmmm-mm) Hands calloused from the daily grind
Once he sets his sight,
he doesn't change his mind
When the road gets steep and the winter gets cold He carries
that weight like a banner of gold
Dave never turns away from the climb
When anybody else would lay it down
He plants his boots right on the ground
Yeah he stands his
ground
Dave is a strong man,
iron and soul
Whatever he chases, he makes it whole
He keeps on pushing through the thick and the thin
No matter what breaks,
he steps right back in
I'm beyond proud of the man you are
Quiet in his courage,
never seeks the praise
Puts his head down through the longest days
I watch him take the storm straight on the chest
He gives it all and never asks for rest
That's just the honest way he lives
There's a fire in his chest that won't go out
Clearer than fear and louder than doubt
He just keeps on,
he just keeps on
(yeah he keeps on)
Dave is a strong man,
iron and soul
Whatever he chases, he makes it whole
He keeps on pushing through the thick and the thin
No matter what breaks,
he steps right back in
I'm beyond proud of the man you are
Beyond proud of you,
Dave
Always keeping going...
No matter what
(no matter what)