Montgomery Gentry - Something To Be Proud Of Lyrics






There's a story that my daddy tells religiously
Like clockwork every time he sees an opening
In a conversation about the way things used to be
Well I'd just roll my eyes and make a bee-line for the door
But I'd always end up starry-eyed, cross-legged on the floor
Hanging on to every word
Man, the things I heard

It was harder times and longer days
Five miles to school, uphill both ways
We were cane switch raised, and dirt floor poor
'Course that was back before the war
Yeah, your uncle and I made quite a pair
Flying F-15's through hostile air
He went down but they missed me by a hair
He'd always stop right there and say...

That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
That's a chin held high as the tears fall down
A gut sucked in, a chest stuck out
Like a small town flag a-flyin'
Or a newborn baby cryin'
In the arms of the woman that you love
That's something to be proud of

Son graduatin' college, that was mama's dream
But I was on my way to anywhere else when I turned 18
Cuz when you gotta fast car you think you've got everything
I learned quick those GTO's don't run on faith
I ended up broken down in some town north of L.A.
Working maximum hours for minimum wage
Well, I fell in love, next thing I know
The babies came, the car got sold
I sure do miss that old hot rod
But you sure save gas in them foreign jobs
Dad, I wonder if I ever let you down
If you're ashamed how I turned out
Well, he lowered his voice, then he raised his brow
Said, lemme tell ya right now

That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
You don't need to make a million
Just be thankful to be workin'
If you're doing what you're able
And putting food there on the table
And providing for the family that you love
That's something to be proud of

And if all you ever really do is the best you can
Well, you did it man

That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
That's a chin held high as the tears fall down
A gut sucked in, a chest stuck out
Like a small town flag a-flyin'
Or a newborn baby cryin'
In the arms of the woman that you love
That's something to be proud of
That's something to be proud of
Yeah, that's something to be proud of
That's something to be proud of
Now that's something to be proud of





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  1. T.... A....

    I listened to this all the time in growing up in 2007. 10 years after that, I heard that Troy had died. And that tore apart my insides considering that I heard this song ever since I was 3 1/2. Now I’m just getting back into this. It’s worth all of it. Thank you, Montgomery Gentry. Especially you, Troy. Rest easy up there. 🙏

  2. M.... G....

    i some times think i hope my father is proud of me raising two step daughters and a son to be good people .

  3. M.... K....

    Miss you man. Love E

  4. S.... ....

    R I p troy

  5. M.... ....

    There’s a lot of good advice hidden in this song

  6. J.... A....

    Montgomery gentry something to be proud of song music video

  7. B.... S....

    There's a story that my daddy tells religiously
    Like clockwork every time he sees an opening
    In a conversation about the way things used to be

    Well, I'd just roll my eyes and make a beeline for the door
    But I'd always end up starry-eyed, cross-legged on the floor
    Hanging on to every word
    Man, the things I heard

    It was harder times and longer days
    Five miles to school, uphill both ways
    We were cane-switched raised, and dirt-floor poor
    'Course that was back before the war

    Yeah, your uncle and I made quite a pair
    Flying F-15's through hostile air
    He went down but they missed me by a hair
    He'd always stop right there and say

    That's something to be proud of
    That's a life you can hang your hat on
    That's a chin held high as the tears fall down
    A gut sucked in, a chest stuck out
    Like a small-town flag a-flyin'
    Or a newborn baby cryin'
    In the arms of the woman that you love
    That's something to be proud of

    Son graduatin' college, that was mama's dream
    But I was on my way to anywhere else when I turned 18
    'Cause when you gotta fast car you think you've got everything
    I learned quick those GTO's don't run on faith
    I ended up broken down in some town north of L.A.
    Working maximum hours for minimum wage

    Well, I fell in love, next thing I know
    The babies came, the car got sold
    I sure do miss that old hot rod
    But you sure save gas in them foreign jobs
    Dad, I wonder if I ever let you down
    If you're ashamed of how I turned out
    Well, he lowered his voice, then he raised his brow
    Said, let me tell ya right now

    That's something to be proud of
    That's a life you can hang your hat on
    You don't need to make a million
    Just be thankful to be workin'
    If you're doing what you're able
    And putting food there on the table
    And providing for the family that you love
    That's something to be proud of

    And if all you ever really do is the best you can
    Well, you did it man

    That's something to be proud of
    That's a life you can hang your hat on
    That's a chin held high as the tears fall down
    A gut sucked in, a chest stuck out
    Like a small-town flag a-flyin'
    Or a newborn baby cryin'
    In the arms of the woman that you love
    That's something to be proud of
    That's something to be proud of
    Yeah, that's something to be proud of
    That's something to be proud of
    Now that's something to be proud of

    Here y'all go

  8. E.... B....

    This is a song that a lot of folks say listen to. As long as you can do whatever it takes, as long as you put food on your table then that how it should be.

  9. R.... J....

    I’ve been on an old country music binge lately and I have been obsessed with this song. Listen to it at least once a day. So good

  10. H.... G....

    When I hear the part “you don’t need to make a million just be thankful to be working” it makes chills go up my spine because it shows that as long as your trying that’s all that matters!

  11. j.... ....

    Fuck yeah it's something to be proud of.

  12. B.... b....

    Still such An Amazing song!!!!♡♡♡

  13. D.... A....

    My Grandfather escaped a father who wouldnt let him go to Junior High in Italy to come to America legally and learn a trade and put 8 kids through college. That's something to be proud of.

  14. C.... B....

    Me and my dad in f15
    No u don't u r lying they don't let people with that accent in a billion dollar plane

  15. T.... W....

    2.6k idiots are losers that thumbed down this great video!Get the hell out of this country.God bless the hard working people of this great land!God bless President Trump,our Military & may God richly bless the United States Of America!Thanks to Montgomery Gentry for making this awesome song & video!R.I.P. Troy.See ya in heaven someday brother.

  16. K.... P....

    Anyone in 2020?

  17. B.... M....

    song never gets old everytime i hear it. hits me in my heart. takes me back to my childhood.

  18. s.... w....

    Fact: No American F-15 has ever been shot down by enemy fire.

    s.... w....

    According to official releases from Boeing and the U.S. Air Force, the F-15 Eagle has a clear-cut win-to-loss ratio of 104 to zero.

    s.... w....

    shane willis f-4 didn’t sound right. Lol

    s.... w....

    Damn straight this is America

  19. L.... B....

    I hope your proud of me dad. Trying my best to straighten everything out and please dad. Just say I was worth being born and I am not a f**k up anymore.

    L.... B....

    Luke Baer hows it going brother?

    L.... B....

    @Dane Wilson I just feel like the black sheep of the family, wondering if I was even worth being born. I don't make a lot of money, and don't have any children. That is all my dad talks about, the very few times he actually does talk to me. But you have no idea how much that means to me, that someone actually cared enough to respond to a comment of mine! I just keep on going, hoping the next day will be better than today

    L.... B....

    Luke Baer nobody is not worth being born, you can always turn your life around if you have the determination. And it sounds like you’ve got it. So good luck and I’ll be praying for you man.

    L.... B....

    You were NEVER a eff up, you're getting your second wind. You will show everyone how its done. Lead by example.

  20. S.... S....

    This reminds me of the "In the End" by Linkin Park music video

  21. m.... ....

    listening in 2020

  22. m.... ....

    listening in 2020

  23. m.... ....

    listening in 2020

  24. m.... ....

    listening in 2020

  25. m.... ....

    listening in 2020

  26. S.... M....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xps2q4WKF04

  27. m.... m....

    I care, I gave up everything for something I believed in and still do. no regrets. I lost a lot or I guess I gave a lot. same thing. I got my first dear john letter at boot camp. that was fun...……….. thought sarah was the one. she was not. then I found a great woman and married. then phone calls from a privios girl friend from the 70's (yes I am 60) and remote access to my phone got me divorced. wish I would have actually been cheating at that point. found a second girl on the net. she was fun, a nurse, an alcoholic. that went really bad and she passed away. now I am a retired officer living in an ok house in fl with two dumb ass cats and wasting away in Margaritaville.

  28. T.... ....

    This music video reminds me of Creed

  29. C.... B....

    This song helps give motivation. Im trying to take care of my family the best i can. I dont make alot of money and i have to pawn a lot of my stuff sometimes just to make sure we have money for food. But im doing it..

  30. C.... B....

    Not only am i a vet from O.I.F. but O.E.F. too. And im trying my best to support my family. This song helps raise my spirits when i feel down.

  31. M.... H....

    Good ole Country! December 9, 2019

  32. J.... M....

    Song irks me, flying F15s, he went down but they missed me by a hair -.- No F15 has been shot down by enemy action hahaha

  33. T.... F....

    Back in the day of 56 my dad had to walk 5 miles to the bus stop to go to school. In 72 my dad when to Vietnam as a green beret mechanic aka a soldier with other purposes. Then after fucked on by life and in lm 21. He has taught me alot

  34. M.... J....

    Iv never felt successful. I grew up poor and never had anything new or nice.
    Ended up getting married and having kids.. still felt like a loser. Had to rent my in-laws basement for years because I worked a dead end low paying job..
    Somewhere along the line.. I pulled myself together.

    13 years later, I am the manager at the gun shop of my dreams. I just bought my first house, and it's amazing so big and nice... like, holy crap, I own THIS!? How did that even happen?!

    The sad part is.. I have literally no one to be proud of me. Outside of my wife and children, I have no one. Parents are gone. Siblings are all estranged. In-laws are cunts and I'll never be good enough anyway.
    Iv come so damn far, and there is no one to tell me I did good and I so desperately want that approval from a parental figure.
    Rant over. You its fine. No oke will read this. Lol

  35. T.... R....

    RIP Troy Gentry. I loved y'all's music..and I'm saddened I'll never get to hear you two live again..

  36. J.... C....

    I’m big BDK folk nation gang shit I’m proud of that hoe ✡️🔱

  37. T.... B....

    You. Should be very proud Thank your son for me. God bless

  38. J.... H....

    Turn up the love turn down the bullsh...t its respectful and right

  39. T.... R....

    So true. If ur putting food on the table for ur family that's something to be proud of

  40. k.... t....

    I’m 16 and working my ass off 5 days a week to get certified in construction then I’m gonna get out of highschool and my plan is to go in the army but if I can’t I’m going to work my ass off to get higher training in construction. I can speak for some people who are different and learn slow I got called stupid in 3rd grade everyday by a teacher her name was Mrs.dufflamb she told me I would never amount to anything in my life her own words were “you’ll be washing tables at McDonald’s for the rest of your life because your too stupid to do anything” that flies over my mind and those thoughts pop in my head of what she has said to me and I some days I actually think that and all I want to do is prove her wrong and flip her the bird and say look at me I’m doing better then what you are and I actually like my job I try every single day as hard as I can and try to think past all of those thoughts and try to make my dad proud of what I’m doing and what I’m trying for. For anybody who’s ever had someone tell you anything like you can’t do it your not smart enough your not strong enough don’t listen to them you laugh at them and prove them wrong and make them feel like shit for saying it. I’m 16 I am getting certified in construction I have my 10 hour osha safety card and I’m gonna go back to that lady and spit at her feet and say “thought I was gonna be washing tables? I’m certified in construction, I make more then you and I hope you feel like shit for looking down upon me and blowing out my self esteem” and that’s all the words I have for her besides I wanna say I hate her but I won’t go to her dirty level

  41. T.... B....

    Write the Washington post comment
    Go to the danger zone

  42. T.... B....

    That's the coast guard way until help gets there

  43. T.... B....

    No water 1st 24
    4oz every 6
    200 cal every 6

  44. T.... S....

    Im putting floor in his house rn

  45. C.... B....

    Im a oif and oef vet. Still broke. But my babies eat. This song helps me to keep going. I cant give my babies everything i think they deserve...but i try dammit. This song helps me feel like im doing a good job .

  46. J.... H....

    when I was 3 this was the first country song I listen to and this taught me a valuable lesson when I was a kid, you don't just get what you get you got to earn it.

  47. t.... d....

    1 EARPHONE BRO R.I.P

  48. N.... C....

    im only 13 but i already know where i am going when i am done with high school,i am gonna serve my country

    N.... C....

    @To fill the Void marine

    N.... C....

    @John Adams it will be a couple years though. :(

    N.... C....

    @To fill the Void marine

    N.... C....

    it will be
    awhile im 13

  49. H.... a....

    Working maximum hours
    For minimum wage

  50. C.... A....

    Damn, I totally forgot about this duo. This was back when I first started listening to country music, and I'm glad I started listening during the right decade. 2000s was the best decade of modern country, with amazing acts like Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Billy Currington, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, and more bringing their A-game. Mainstream country doesn't even care to promote acts like this anymore, and it seems like country radio plays the generic Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line copypasted music every damn hour these days.

  51. N.... ....

    "me and my dad flew f 15s" no they didn't they would never let a southern accent into that multi-million dollar aircraft

  52. s.... ....

    Man, what a song, even now, when this band is sadly no more, It is still strikingly good and relatable, way to go guys

  53. P.... R....

    Rest in peace T.Roy!!!
    We Love you very much!

  54. C.... ....

    More people need to hear this song. 15 mil ain't enough.

    C.... ....

    Colt yes!

    C.... ....

    Montgomery gentry something to be proud of song music video.

  55. J.... R....

    This is one of my favorite songs and video by them.

  56. T.... ....

    RIP T-Roy

  57. M.... D....

    I heard this song in my dream and woke up playing it i love this song it's the true AMERICAN way 🇺🇸

  58. R.... B....

    Great song!

  59. S.... H....

    RIP Troy 1967-2019

  60. H.... A....

    ❤ Still heartbroken over Troy Gentry taken way to soon !!! Rest in Peace TROY

  61. M.... P....

    I push through every week working myself to death. Feeling beatdown and tired. Then I listen to this and feel PROUD. Thanks Montgomery Gentry. R.I.P. Troy.

  62. D.... ....

    It’s been two years Troy still can’t believe your gone, Rip Brother

  63. J.... Z....

    One of the best country songs of all time. It's been influencing me since I was a kid

  64. M.... W....

    Thank you Troy for being a part of my childhood and for all the amazing songs, for making me believe in the power of Country music. God bless Eddie Montgomery and a huge thank you for keeping MG going you rock Eddie and one day I'll get to see you in concert.

  65. R.... N....

    Mexico cop new born baby crying

  66. B.... L....

    💯💖

  67. D.... H....

    Old song, what a gem!

  68. F.... W....

    Rest In Peace Troy.

  69. R.... ....

    I heard this song on Pandora and instantly fell in love with it. Then I looked up more info on the group only to find one of the members died, and the surviving member has had one hell of a life- prostate cancer, losing a son to addiction, etc. Now I'm depressed. This is still a great song, though. I hope Mr. Montgomery keeps up the great work in the spirit of the incredible musical duo that once was.

  70. S.... N....

    This is a good song

  71. C.... F....

    Still humbles me everytime I hear it I lo e this damn song lifts me up when i feel broken an I'm thankful rest in peace brother they dont makem like you anymore

  72. D.... p....

    One of my favorite country songs

  73. R.... R....

    God Bless America!!!

  74. I.... l....

    I gotta say, I’m an OG I remember seeing them at the grand ole opry In Tennessee

  75. C.... O....

    💜💜💜💜💜

  76. R.... W....

    Rest in peace!

  77. F.... 7....

    I can't believe this song's almost 10 years old already. I'm only 18 and I feel old.

    F.... 7....

    It’s 15 years old

  78. D.... S....

    2 sons in the United States Army .. something to be proud of ....

  79. m.... p....

    I love this song better then horses on the back

  80. 1.... S....

    Making all of these beautiful songs. Now, that’s something to be proud of.

  81. i.... ....

    I'm a struggling dad of one of my own and 4of significant others. we get by but struggle but two songs come to mind in hard times and it's this one and back yard lullaby. I work two jobs plus side work but it's worth it for them

  82. D.... T....

    thats some thing to be proud of all the time and there is always something to be proud of

  83. Z.... P....

    So his uncle was shot down? If so solute to the man who has lost his life for us

    Z.... P....

    It's a song....its not real lol 😂😂

    Z.... P....

    @Clementine? no you are wrong, most songs are true back storys or related, for example, Luke Bryan wrote a song sit right here on the edge of this peer, watch the sunset disepear, and drink a beer is in memory of his brother in law, sister and brother who all passed away in like a 6 month period

    Z.... P....

    No American F-15 has ever been shot down by enemy fire.

  84. D.... d....

    My heart still breaks whenever I hear one of their songs...

    D.... d....

    Same. I can't imagine how much Montgomery must hurt all time.

  85. C.... D....

    Older people should be thankful for the golden America that they got to live in. Thanks for sucking it all up.

    C.... D....

    although in their defense, some of them did believe that they were doing what was best for their kids.

    C.... D....

    Shay Pewe I’m sure they thought they were doing what’s best, and most are good people. But a lot are selfish and inconsiderate.

    C.... D....

    @CHARLIE D true to a fault.

  86. Z.... s....

    We need more like you around right now Troy. RIP

    Z.... s....

    he's dead?

  87. J.... G....

    Merica yupp. Proud and thankful for this life here in the USA 🇺🇸

  88. R.... W....

    Not lonely live the woods

  89. M.... C....

    My grandpa and uncles where in the military and air force ------------------THATS SOMETHING I PROUD TO SAY AND PROUD OF

  90. C.... S....

    The only real "pride" that matters

    C.... S....

    Hey man, people can be proud of whatever they like, long as they ain’t hurting anyone with it. This matters, but other stuff does too.

  91. B.... C....

    My #kids Chance and Daisy plus my #necklace.

  92. G.... V....

    “you don’t need to make the millions, just be thankful to be working”

    favorite part of the song

    G.... V....

    The words I live by!

  93. r.... d....

    R.i.P Troy you are very missed

  94. R.... D....

    great video r.i.p. troy

  95. A.... B....

    RIP Troy Gentry. You have a lot to be proud of

  96. M.... 7....

    This one of my all time favorite country songs!!! R.I.P. Troy Gentry!

  97. M.... W....

    I fell on love and the next thing you know we had babies and she is a hoe