Better sit down kids I´ll tell you why, kids
You might not understand, kids
But give it a try, kids
Now how should I put this I´ve got something to say

Your mother is staying but I´m going away
No, we´re not mad, kids it´s hard to say why
Your mother and I don´t see eye to eye

Say your prayers before you go to bed
Make sure you get yourself to school on time
I know you´ll do the things your mother asks
She´s gonna need you most to stay in line
Keep in mind your mother´s gonna need your help
A whole lot more than she ever did before
No more fights over little things
Because I won´t be here to stop them anymore

I know you don´t want this, neither do we
But sometimes things happen that we can´t foresee
Now try to be calm kids, and don´t look so sad
Just cause I am leaving, I´ll still be your dad
Just remember I love you though I´m not here

Just call if you need me and I´ll always be near

Say your prayers before you go to bed
Make sure you get yourself to school on time
I know you´ll do the things your mother asks
She´s gonna need you most to stay in line
Keep in mind your mother´s gonna need your help
A whole lot more than she ever did before
No more fights over little things
Because I won´t be here to stop them anymore

Well I have to go now so kiss me goodbye
My eyes are just red kids, I´m too big to cry