A young man in a large city
In a home of affluence
Was selfish and knew not pity
As he abused his influence
In the best school money could buy
A life of bounty stood before him
Though he had the smarts, he would not try
For he'd naught work ethics to begin
The man's father sought the advice
Of an old man reading a book
"Well, make him pay and he'll think twice"
(For he knew the young man did naught but took)
And when the young man could buy no more
How he shouted and had a big fit!
Then he got a job and improved his scores
And told Grandpa he was thankful for it
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Verse 1]
A young man lived in a crowded town
Where polished towers filled the view
In a house where the wealth came pouring down
He took what he wanted, as rich boys do
He wore his father's name like a coat
And leaned on every door he knew
If someone needed help, he'd miss the note
But called it clever when he pushed on through
[Chorus]
You can open every door in the world
And still refuse to walk inside
A gift is only worth the work it takes
And pride can make a fool of a guide
[Verse 2]
The finest school that money could find
Placed every chance upon his desk
He had a quick and capable mind
But chose the easiest road at best
His books stayed shut, his hours slipped by
While silver spoons kept making noise
He thought tomorrow would never ask him why
And mistook his comfort for a choice
[Verse 3]
His father went to an older friend
Who sat with a book beside the fire
“Let consequence become his teacher, then;
Remove the rope that feeds desire
Make him pay for every needless thing
Let empty pockets clear his sight
A lesson carried by a broken spring
May hold when lectures never might”
[Chorus]
You can open every door in the world
And still refuse to walk inside
A gift is only worth the work it takes
And pride can make a fool of a guide
[Bridge]
When the young man reached for one more treat
The cupboard answered, “Not today”
He stamped and shouted through the street
As every borrowed comfort rolled away
No driver came, no tailor called
No easy answer, no family shield
The world looked different when he stood small
With his own two hands to make a meal
[Verse 4]
He found a job and rose before dawn
Learned the weight of showing up
He earned each mark he once had pawned
And slowly filled his empty cup
The work was hard, but the days grew clear
He saw what effort could repair
Then he thanked his grandpa, year by year:
“You taught me how to meet my share”
[Final Chorus]
You can open every door in the world
But you must choose to walk inside
A gift becomes a life when effort joins it
And humility can be your guide
[Outro]
So if fortune sets a table wide
Take your portion, then do your part
The hand that learns to give with pride
Has finally grown a grateful heart
