CHRISTIAN VERSION: "ONLY THE GOOD OLD BOYS"
(With the same country rhythm and style as the original)
Verse 1:
They live out in the country, near the river and the hill
They do their work with honesty and stand up for what’s right
Raised with values taught to them when they were young
That God comes first and we must help our neighbor
They don’t chase wealth or fame in this world
They just want to live in peace and do what’s good
With their straw hat on and hearts full of faith
They’re the good old boys everyone wants to know
Chorus:
Only the good old boys
Living with faith and with honor
Only the good old boys
Helping their neighbor wherever they may be
Only the good old boys
With a Bible in hand and hope in their soul
Only the good old boys
Following God’s ways, that’s their goal
Verse 2:
When someone needs a hand, they’re there before the rest
In their old pickup truck with a smile that’s true and blessed
They pray each morning and give thanks each night
For the life God gave them and His endless grace so bright
They’ve been through trials but never lost their faith
They know the Lord watches over every step they take
They’re loyal friends and men of their word
With that country style we all love so much
Chorus:
Only the good old boys
Living with faith and with honor
Only the good old boys
Helping their neighbor wherever they may be
Only the good old boys
With a Bible in hand and hope in their soul
Only the good old boys
Following God’s ways, that’s their goal
Bridge (with that distinctive touch of the original song):
They’re not perfect, but they try each single day!
With God as their guide, they never lose their way!
They’re hardworking men, of faith and love!
That’s the way of the good old boys we know and love!
(Mount up your horse, follow the trail!
With God in your life, everything’s better this way!)
Final Chorus (more emotional and country-style):
Only the good old boys
Living with faith and with honor
Only the good old boys
Helping
