Story Behind The Song
My father used to tell me to sit tight when he would go into a store or pick up his pay and I would wait in his truck. He used to say sit tight and it made me feel a lot better while I waited for him.
Song Description
A song about something my Fathersaid to me when I was a boy, through my life and how I felt about him sitting, reflecting at his funeral.
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene |
Subject |
Father |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
John Powers
168 Central St.
Holliston, MA 01746
508-429-6353
mrjpowers@rcn.com
Sit Tight
My Daddy drove a truck to earn a living
I felt like such a lucky boy when I rode with him
But I got scared when I had to stay
Alone in his truck when he picked up his pay.
I?d feel better when he?d say:
Son, sit tight and wait for me
God will keep you company
Don?t worry. You?ll be all right.
Just hold on, and sit tight.
When I was seventeen, I had a truck of my own.
One night it left me stranded on a lonely road.
I found a phone, called my Daddy up late
I said I?m stuck out here on Rte 28.
Well, he didn?t even hesitate. He said
Son, sit tight and wait for me
God will keep you company
Don?t worry. You?ll be all right.
Just hold on, and sit tight.
My Daddy died unexpectedly.
At his funeral, I got up to speak
My heart was heavy, my eyes were red
I took a deep breath and raised my head.
I looked up to heaven and I said.
Daddy, sit tight and wait for me
God will keep you company
Don?t worry. You?ll be all right.
Just hold on, and sit tight.
Just hold on, and sit tight.