Well high school got me educated
Still when I graduated
I didn't have a clue

Did a sting in the Navy
They tried their best to break me
Somehow I made it through

I've had some hard knocks
I've been around the block
But baby I believe
That loving you made a man of me

Raising hell, racing cars
Closing down the local bars
That's what I used to do

Family told me to settle down
Find yourself some solid ground
Where you can put down some roots

Back then I thought love
Was only sissy stuff, now I see
That loving you made a man of me
That loving you made a man of me

I don't know what it is you do
But every time I'm holding you
I know my heart is sworn
I'm the one you lean on
Got to be strong
It ain't just about me anymore

Well goodbye to my blind immaturity
Loving you made a man of me
Made a man of me
Made a man of me

I'd still be only lost and lonely
As a boy can be, can't you see that?
Loving you made a man of me
Loving you made a man of me
Made a man of me
Made a man of me