Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

 After seventeen years, behind bars

 And looking back on his mistakes

 He sat down and poured out, his heart

 When his son came and seen him today

He spoke with a voice, that trembled

 Trying to hold back the tears

 He said I ain't been much of a father

 Son I wish I could turn back, the years

 Cause life's like a river, And the water is deep

 Cross it with care, Or you'll end up like me

(Hold for 4 beats)

Let my mistakes, Be your steppin' stones

 And walk on the rocks, That I stumbled on

 He said son stay away from, the bottle

 Watch out for the company you keep

 And hold on to those you love

 Cause love is a man's greatest need

The right way may not be easy

The right road ain't always straight

Son, please don't follow the footsteps

 That leads to where I am today

Repeat Chorus:

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 Tag: And walk on the rocks, That I stumbled on

Outro