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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

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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