Bobby played his guitar on the hard side of town Where it's hard for a poor boy to find the money He had dedication, he had the heart and soul Somehow knew he was born to play They said get a real job support your family Cause there's no future on the road your takin' But he never said a word, the dreamer just kept on Late at night you could hear him sing Chorus: I'm gonna be somebody, one of these days I'm gonna break these chains I'm gonna be somebody, someday, you can bet your hard earned dollar I will Bobby played his hometown, one full moon August night He heard a voice out in the front row It's a sandy-haired Texas boy with same ole hungry eyes Looked up at Bobby and said Chorus You can bet your hard earned dollar I will