[Verse 1]
It all started back in 1981
Our life together had just begun
I didn't know what my future would hold
But you gave me a chance, so I set out on the road

[Verse 2]
It wasn't easy going then
There were times I almost threw that old towel in
But you kept calling me back to the stage
And I finally found my place in each and every face

[Chorus]
I'm not saying I'm through by any means
There's still things that I want to say and do
I hope you won't forget me, 'cause we've shared a lot of dreams
And just know that I'll always remember you

[Bridge]
When I first set out on the road, I figured
I had maybe five good years to sing my songs for you folks
Well, it's going on thirty now
And I still love it just as much as I ever did
When I hear that announcer say my name
And I walk through those curtains
And see your smiling faces
My feet don't touch the ground again
Till I walk out and get back on that bus that got me here
I don't know how many more years I've got left to do this
But I figure a few
I do want you to know, though
That when I do walk off this stage for the last time
And I'm all settled in, away from all this
You won't be far away
I'll still hear your screams and cheers in my mind
And I'll always remember you
[Chorus]
I'm not saying I'm through by any means
There's still things that I want to say and do
I hope you won't forget me, 'cause we've shared a lot of dreams
And just know that I'll always remember you

[Outro]
You've pulled me through some hard times
Hope I've pulled you through a few
And just know that I'll always remember you