You Dropped Me Off For My First Day Of School
Six Years Old And Had To Learn New Rules
I Didn't Know What I Was Walking Into
I Turned Around And Waved Goodbye To You
When You Left Me I Remembered You
Told Me When The Lunch Bell Rings At Noon
And I'm Through With Twinkie Number Two
I'd Be Half A Day Away From You

Half A Day Away From You
Mom You Always Know What To Do
Soon I Won't Be Missing You And Feeling So Blue
Half A Day Away From You

Twenty Years And Half A Million Miles
A Lot Of Tears And 'bout As Many Smiles
Gettin' By With Life The Way I Do
Gettin' Paid To Sing And Play For You
I Bought A Twinkie At An Old Truckstop
Got A Dial Tone When My Quarter Dropped
I Said "Hey Mama" When The Call Went Through
"I'm Only Half A Day Away From You"

Half A Day Away From You
Mamas Always Know What To Do
Soon I Won't Be Missing You And Feeling So Blue
Half A Day Away From, Half A Day Away From You