When I was just a little boy , when I didn't know My daddy put me n his knee and showed me the way to go He said " a woman will do her best to make a fool out of you So be a man and stand the test and see what you can do " . I'm glad I am born a man I'm glad I am born a man If you got what it takes my boy You can always choose Work it out before it's too late my boy Make sure you never lose I'm glad I am born a man I'm glad I am born a man Born a man , etc... ad lib during break Ev'ry woman wants her man to live and learn on her land Where I go , baby you go Arrangement , man and wife I'm glad I am born a man I'm glad I am born a man Born a man , etc ... ad lib and fade out