A Man's Gotta Do

A Man's Gotta Do - Michael Mulheren/Bright Star Original Broadway Ensemble

A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do

When a man's gotta do what he's got to

A well bred wife with a silver spoon

And knife will butter your bread twice as good as you do

I remember when I was your age that's when I was settling down

Your mother and I were engaged and I opened up a bank account

You can't expect the future to be just like the past

You haven't got a clue sir please try to understand

When I stood tall side by side with your grandpa

There was just nothing at all we couldn't do

With all due respect I observe

And I object there's no rush for me to step into your shoes

You can't waste your time on foolish things when there's real work to be done

There won't be any stopping you and me

When you do what I tell you son

You have no idea what I'd do to protect this dynasty

The road beyond the river leads right back to this house

I won't be gone forever just let me go now

A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do

When a man's gotta do what he's got to

You haven't got a clue sir please try to understand

I can't understand why you can't comprehend what to do

Why can't I get through to you