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
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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
[chorus]
Well i have to go now so kiss me goodbye
my eyes are just red kids, i'm too big to cry