After Seventeen Years Behind Bars
And Lookin Back On His Mistakes
He Sat Down And Poured Out His Heart
When Hsi Son Came To See Him Today

He Spoke With A Voice That Trembled
Tryin To Hold Back The Tears
He Said I Ain't Been Much Of A Father
Son I Wish I Could Turn Back The Years

Cause Life's Like A River
And The Water Is Deep
Cross It With Care
Or You'll End Up Like Me
Let My Mistakes
Be Your Steppin Stones
And Walk On The Rocks That I Stumbled On

He Said Son Stay Away From The Bottle
Watch Out Fo The Company You Keep
And Hold On To Those You Love
Cause Is A Man's Greatest Need

The Right Way May Not Be Easy
The Right Road Ain't Always Straight
Son, Please Don't Follow The Footsteps
That Lead To Where I Am Today

Cause Life's Like A River
And The Water Is Deep
Cross It With Care
Or You'll End Up Like Me
Let My Mistakes
Be Your Steppin Stones
And Walk On The Rocks That I Stumbled On

Walk On The Rocks That I Stumbled On