Pop's made up the difference To get my first truck lifted So I could be the kid picking up The girl way outta my league And my high school history teacher Was a someday me believer Kept me on the field and off the bleachers Turnin' that F into a C How I got here Wasn't cause of me I've been lent some hands and Pulled out of some ruts Been given second chances Lost count of spotted bucks Lookin' back on my days My road was paved with heads up sidewalk quarters I could never pay it back But I can pay it forward Whether it's money or forgiveness A prayer that need some sendin' Just some time well spent fixin' Up the neighbors fence or flat I'd give the shirt back off my back cause I've been lent some hands and Pulled out of some ruts Been given second chances Lost count of spotted bucks Lookin' back on my days My road was paved with heads up sidewalk quarters I could never pay it back But I can pay it forward Like they all did before me With no strings attached A little goes a long way Don't I know that I've been lent some hands and Pulled out of some ruts Been given second chances Lost count of spotted bucks Lookin' back on my days My road was paved with heads up sidewalk quarters I could never pay it back But I can pay it forward Pay it forward