I've seen you be a good man
With the shirt off yo' back
Years you've given to me

I still ain't had no other
Who could have my back?
No, there's no quality

You treated my momma well
Because of you I can tell
Just how exactly how a good man should be
But no matter what you do
It's like I don't want the truth
Why can't they let a man just let him be?

I'll drain your tears, I won't let you drown
So they can't ever keep a good man down
Push through the years
You make me proud

They can't ever keep a good man down
No, no, no, no
Said they can't ever keep a good man down

Peace of mind you've given me
Makes me forget the past
Feels like you'll never leave
If I do wrong, forgive me completely
'Cause I see (oh) that you set me free

You gave your life up for me
'Cause of you I can see
Just how exactly how a good man should be
But no matter what you do
It's like I don't want the truth
Why can't they let a man just let him be?

I'll drain your tears, I won't let you drown
So, they can't ever keep a good man down
Push through the years
You made me proud

They can't ever keep a good man down
No, no, no, no
Said they can't ever keep a good man down
No, no, no, no
Said they can't ever keep a good man down

You give me life when you love me
I feel safe, you comfort me
I just want to let you know that someone has seen it all
(I'll drain)

I'll drain your tears, I won't let you drown
So, they can't ever keep a good man down
Push through the years
You make me proud

They can't ever keep a good man down
A good man down, a good man down