Lyrics to
Am I The Kind Of Man

This version of Am I The Kind Of Man was released by The Marshall Tucker Band in 1976.

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Am I the kind of man
That lives by his heart
Who believes in God almighty
Not fearin’ the devil or the dark
Always there when you need me to be
Hold your hand, say I love you
In those hours of need
Wish you could close your eyes
Truthfully one day say them things to me

Am I the kind of man
That thinks he’s strong
To stand up in a crowd
And admit when he’s wrong
When you’re in trouble
To no one else you’ll ever plead
Knock on my door, say honey
You’re the man I needed to see
Wish you could close your eyes
Truthfully one day say them things to me

I know I ain’t been much
But I’m tryin’
Things have been rough lately
I’m not denyin’
But I’m gonna try somehow
To be a better man
‘Cause my heart and soul
Is tryin’ as hard as it can

Am I the kind of man
Who believes in peace
Who’ll stand up and fight in a minute
Over something that he believes
Loves all his brothers
Treats his elders with respect
Never heard me say that I don’t give a damn
What the hell, who gives a heck

Wish you could close your eyes
Truthfully one day say them things to me
‘Cause you’re the only woman alive
That can make that kind of man out of me

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The Marshall Tucker Band has released many songs over the years besides Am I The Kind Of Man. The Marshall Tucker Band released songs from 1973 to 1979 spanning across albums like The Marshall Tucker Band, A New Life, Where We All Belong, Searchin' For A Rainbow, Long Hard Ride, Carolina Dreams, Together Forever, and Running Like The Wind. Decade Lyrics has over lyrics & songs by The Marshall Tucker Band.

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About Lyrics and Am I The Kind Of Man by The Marshall Tucker Band

The lyrics for Am I The Kind Of Man are made up of the words, verses and background chorus for the popular 1976 song by The Marshall Tucker Band. Like a lot of songs, the lyrics to Am I The Kind Of Man have both direct meanings and metaphorical context hidden within the song's words. All of the meanings are only truly known by the creators of the lyrics for Am I The Kind Of Man - The Marshall Tucker Band and any of the writers who worked with them on the song.

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