If It Wasn’T For Ray

If it wasn't for Ray
Wouldn't be where I am today
If it wasn't for Ray
Singin' "Tell me what'd I say"
If it wasn't for Ray
If it wasn't for Ray

If it wasn't for his sound
Would never got off the ground
If it wasn't for his sound
Which was so profound
If it wasn't for Ray
Wouldn't be what I am today

Reinvented soul, rhythm and blues, rock and roll
Reinvented soul, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll
Country and western too, his music just grew
Country and western too, his music just grew

If it wasn't for Ray
Wouldn't be where I am today
If it wasn't for Ray
Singin' "Tell me what'd I say"
If it wasn't for Ray
Wouldn't be what I am today

If it wasn't for Ray
Wouldn't be where I am today
If it wasn't for Ray, hey
So, can you tell me what I'd say?
If it wasn't for that sound
This music wouldn't be around
If it wasn't for Ray
If it wasn't for Ray

Brother Ray, hey
Sing 'em "Tell me what'd I say"
I believed in my soul, soul
Sticks and stones

If it wasn't for Ray
If it wasn't for Ray
If it wasn't for Ray
If it wasn't for Ray
What?