Lyrics

Verse
Heading home on the last flight out to Memphis, Tennessee
This worn out cowboy dropped his hat and sat right next to me.
We talked a bit, said he was on his way to bury his old man
I said, yea I've been there, I know it's tough and then I heard him say,

Chorus
My Dad lived the kind of life a man should always try to live
He gave his children all he had and all that he could give
And just like him you know I want to live that life, the right kind of life.

Verse
Knocking back our second round we talked of things we knew
We thought they'd live forever man, if that were only true.
He said then buddy raise your glass, let's drink to them 'ole boys
I said sure why not, this one's for them then in a quiet voice he said,

Chorus
My Dad lived the kind of life a man should always try to live
He gave his children all he had and all that he could give
And just like him you know I want to live that life, the right kind of life.

Bridge
The plane touched down, we grabbed our bags
And then we went our separate ways.

Verse
The taxicab and I pulled up just after 5 am
Thought tired as hell, I couldn't wait to spend the day with them
My sons and I were goin' fishin' just as we had planned
As I cast my line, I smiled and them and said this to myself,

Chorus
I'll live the kind of life a man should always try to live
I'll give my children all I have and all that I can give
And like my Dad you know I'm gonna live that life, the right kind of life.

End
And like my Dad you know I'm gonna live that life, the right kind of life.
And just like him you know I want to live that life, the right kind of life.


Copyright © 05/05/2010 by John and Kim D'Agostino