(Alexander)
Hush now baby, can?t you see
This cross I bear, it ain?t for me
I do my job, it?s all I have
To give you things I never had
I had my chance in ?63
To start my own small company
That?s over now, I know it?s true
For me babe, it ain?t for you
Listen to the things I say
Don?t run and hide, don?t turn away
Ain?t no one knows what you should do
Boy, it?s too late for me
It ain?t for you
Son I see you?re going far
Out of college, brand new car
Your business is doing well
Your mom and I, we?re proud as hell
But remember everything I said
He who hesitates is dead
And a simple man with honest means
Is better than a thousand thieves
Listen to the things I say
Don?t run and hide, don?t turn away
Ain?t no one knows what you should do
Boy, it?s too late for me
It ain?t for you
Hello dad, I know it?s late
There?s something that just couldn?t wait
I?m working seven days a week
I need some time for family
There?s too much work for just one man
So now I?m looking to expand
I did the things you said to do
And now ?m coming back for you
Listen to the things I say
Don?t run and hide, don?t turn away
Ain?t no one knows what you should do
Boy, it?s too late for me
It ain?t for you