Mama always prayed that I'd be a better man than Daddy. And I determined not to let her down. Deserted by the man she loved. And left to raise four children.
Now, I won't think about tomorrow. When the happy times are gone away. And good times can't last forever. But the good times are here today. . And I won't talk about believin'.
Well I'm longing to ride on a freight train. Put a slouch hat down low on my ears. I'm yearning to leave this old town. On the flight and loose all my troubles and cares.
Well you took my love for granted and I gave it all willingly. But seeing you with someone else was the breaking point for me. I know I'm goin' crazy I can feel it comin' on.
My family called me on the phone and said. "Grandpa would you come home?". We'd love to have you here on Christmas day. We know you won't get on a plane.
The girl who made me laugh made me cry today. After all the good times we had she just walked away. But the sweet mem'ries I have will live till I die.
You took my love for granted and I gave it all willingly. But seeing you with someone else was the breaking point for me. I know I'm going crazy I can feel it comin' on.