Better sit down kids I'll tell you why, kids You might not understand, kids But give it a try, kids Now how should I put this I've got something to say Your mother is staying but I'm going away No, we're not mad, kids it's hard to say why Your mother and I don't see eye to eye
[Chorus:] 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 most to stay in line Keep in mind your mother's gonna need your help A whole lot more than she ever did before No more fights over little things Because I won't be here to stop them anymore
I know you don't want this, neither do we But sometimes things happen that we can't foresee Now try to be calm kids, and don't look so sad Just cause I am leaving, I'll still be your dad Just remember I love you though I'm not here Just call if you need me and I'll always be near
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Well I have to go now so kiss me goodbye My eyes are just red kids, I'm too big to cry