Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

Daddy's bourbon breathe was strong as gasoline,

and it seemed to fuel the rage he had inside.

He'd come home just burning, mad, drunk, and mean,

raising hell on a Saturday night.

Mom would lock us up in her bedroom,

he'd be lying in the hallway on our way to sunday school.

(Chorus)

They Both in their own ways became my saving grace.

Daddy passed out with his demons, momma passed the offering plate.

And she'd cry out to heaven protect this son of mine,

while daddy kept the devil off my back by taking up his time.

Mom said nobody's perfect as we walked in the church

to ask the good lord to forgive him again.

I still recall that sermon I hung on every word That's when

I learned just exactly what father really meant.

And the angels and the people gathered round.

I was standing in that water when the preacher laid me down.

Repeat Chorus and add at the end

Daddy kept the devil off my back by taking up his time.