Lyrics:

Richard hello, I know its 4 am on New Years Day
I never made it home last night, alright
A minor so they dropped the charge and Ill be out today
I know that that wont make it right
Its never black and white but

Richard, you told me all I need to know
But theres some things you cant prepare for
All I ever want to do
Is be as good a man as you

[Chorus]
So dont you be concerned
(the kid is alright)
Ive got to live and learn
(the kids alright)
I know that you will see
(the kids alright)
Ill find my way eventually

Richard your tears fall on the wheel as you wipe them away
Ive never seen you so far gone... along
The snow is tumbling as you wonder what you didnt say
When Im the one who got it wrong
I try to keep you calm, cause

Richard you showed me what was wrong and right
But now I gotta live my own life
I will fall along the way
But Ill remember what you say

[Chorus]
Woah woah, reach out Richard
Woah woah, reach out
Woah woah, reach out Richard
Woah woah, reach out

Woah woah reach out Richard
I know you see yourself inside my eyes
Woah woah reach out
Richard dont worry cause the kids alright
Woah woah reach out
I gotta live and learn

Richard you barely made it out of school
Well look at everything youve been through
Apples fall right from the tree
As long as you are here for me

I'll never be concerned
(the kid's alright)
Ive got to live and learn
(the kids alright)
I know that you will see
(the kids alright)
Ill find my way eventually
[Chorus]

The kid's alright
The kid's alright