Fathers and Sons

It's barefoot and baseball, battle-scar stitches
 Hot dogs and pep talks, in between pitches
 Unspeakable things that a mom's never done
 Some things should stay between fathers and sons
 It's holding 'em back while you're letting them go
 Tryin' to teach what you don't really know
 So you watch and you pray to see what they become
 It just runs in the blood between fathers and sons
 No flowers or dolls unless you can burn 'em
 It's all car parts and guitars and the backyard learnin'
 Sayin' good night with an I love you punch
 It's just the way that it is between fathers and sons
 It's holding 'em back while you're letting them go
 Tryin' to teach what you don't really know
 So you watch and you pray to see what they become
 It just runs in the blood between fathers and sons
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 Yeah, I'm a cowboy, an outlaw, an ace with a gun
 A preacher, a teacher, a seeker of fun
 The scariest thing that I've ever done
 Is taking my place among fathers and sons
 It's holding 'em back while you're letting them go
 Tryin' to teach what you don't really know
 So I'll watch and I'll pray to see what you'd become
 I'll try to soak up the moments while you're still young
 Kingdoms and castles can all come undone
 Ain't nothing stronger than fathers and sons
 No, there ain't nothing stronger than fathers and sons