You better sit down,
kids, and I'll tell you why, kids.
You might not understand,
kids, but give it a try, kids.
Now how should I put this I got
something I want to say
Your mother is a stay -in
But I'm going away
No, we're not mad kids,
and it's hard to say why, but your mother and
I, kids, just don't
see eye to eye.
Say your prayers before you go to bed,
make sure you get yourself to school on time.
I know you'll do the things
your mother asks
She's gonna need
you more to stay in line
And keep in mind your
mother's gonna need your help
A whole lot more than she ever did before
And no more fightin' over little things
Cause I won't be here to stop
them anymore
You know I don't want this
Neither does she
But sometimes things happen
that we just can 't foresee.
Now try to be calm, kids,
and please don't be too sad.
Just because I am leaving,
you know I'll still be your dad.
Say your prayers before you go to bed,
until you get yourself to school on time.
I know you'll do the things your mother asks,
she's gonna need you more to stay in line.
Keep in mind, your mother's gonna need your help
a whole lot more than she ever did before.
And no more fighting over little things,
cause I won't be there to stop them anymore.
Remember, I love you, and though I'm not here,
you only have to call if you need me, and
I'll always be near.
Well I really have to go now,
so please kiss me goodbye.
What's that?
No, my eyes are just red kids.
You know your daddy is too
big to cry.
Say your prayers before
you go to bed,
Until you get yourself to school on time.
I know you'll do the things
your mother asks,
It doesn't mean you'll never stay in line.
And now keep in mind,
And your mother's gonna need to help her
hold up more than she ever did before.
And I'm a -fightin' all the little things,
cause I won't be there to help her anymore.