The Four Tops — Keeper of the Castle

[Verse 1] Live it down, there's a lot of us been pushed around Red, yellow, black, white and brown with a tear of their own, oh Can't you see while you're pickin' on society That the leaves on your family tree are callin' you to come home? [Chorus] You're the keeper of the castle, so be a father to your children The provider of all their daily needs Like a sovereign Lord protector be their destiny's director And they'll do well to follow where you lead [Verse 2] Oh, in your head, you don't believe what the good book said You're gonna strike out now instead, 'cause the world's been unkind Put through thick and thin, whatever shape your heart is in You only have one next of kin, better keep 'em in mind [Chorus] You're the keeper of the castle, so be a good man to your lady The creator of the sunshine in her day Tend the garden that you seeded, be a friend when a friend is needed You won't have to look the other way [Outro] Live it down, there's a lot of us been pushed around Red, yellow, black, white and brown with a tear of their own Oh, can't you see, while you're pickin' on society That the leaves on your family tree are beggin' you to come on home? Live it down, there's a lot of us been pushed around Red, yellow, black, white and brown with a tear of their own In your head, you don't believe what the good book said You're gonna strike out now instead, 'cause the world's been unkind