Daddy so much changed since you went away, now I’ve got a son of my own
And I see you when I see him, but Daddy there’s something wrong

Every time I hold him I just put him down, Holding back tears as he looks around
He deserves more than me, I’m not who he needs, but he’s who I can’t live without

Daddy so much changed since you went away, I think you left with a piece of me
Something in my heart just don’t beat the same, the piece that you took is the piece he needs

Being like me ain’t no way to be, too many flaws I don’t want you to see
So If I Die, Son don’t you cry, Gods saving you from me

I’d give my last breath just to hear you breath, want you to be the best man that you can be
So If I Die, Son don’t you cry, Gods saving you from me

Daddy so much changed since you went away, I ain’t got no man to call
Mama tries but I tell good lies, so she don’t know me at all

Being like me ain’t no way to be, too many flaws I don’t want you to see
So If I Die, Son don’t you cry, Gods saving you from me

I’d give my last breath just to hear you breath, want you to be the best man that you can be
So If I Die, Son don’t you cry, Gods saving you from me