Words & Lyrics by J.C. Hyke & Shawn Hutchings
Jimmy sittin’ on the front porch swing
When the screen door crashes open a bottle shatters at his feet
His father slaps his face again
As the tears begin to swell Jimmy turns and says to him
You’ll regret the things you’ve done someday
I won’t let anger run my life this way
And when I have my kids I’ll let ‘em make mistakes
I’ll be a better man than you someday
Straightens his bow tie for the prom
Down stairs he hears the fighting his daddy cursing at his mom
She shivers and Jimmy holds her tight
When he stands up to his father with all the courage he can find, and says
You’ll regret the things you’ve done someday
I won’t let anger run my life this way
And when I have my wife I’ll cherish her each day
I’ll be a better man than you ...
One day a few years later on a cold December night
His father lying passed out on the floor
Jimmy and his mom load up the car and don’t look back
No idea where or what’s in store
They just know life has more
Jimmy throws a curveball to his son
When he sees a face from long ago walkin’ back the boy’s home run
The old man’s eyes are red with pain
Handin’ back their ball in a tremblin' voice they barely hear him say
I regret the things I’ve done each day
And how I treated you and mom that way
Son I had no right but I couldn’t find the strength
To be a better man like you are today
If you don’t mind I’d like to watch my grandson play
ASCAP © 2003 J. C. Hyke ASCAP © 2003 Kettle Ridge Publishing
