Keep It Between The Lines

He was sitting beside me in the passenger seat
 As I looked through the windshield at the quiet little street
 He was smiling so proud as he gave me the key
 But inside I knew he was as nervous as me
 And I said daddy oh daddy are you sure I know how
 Are you sure that I'm ready to drive this car now
 He said I'm right here beside you and you're gonna do fine
 All you gotta do is keep it between the lines
 'Cause it's a long narrow road
 Only the good Lord knows where it leads in the end but you got to begin
 So keep your hands on the wheel believe in the things that are real
 Just take your time and keep it between the lines
 I was sitting in my chair and sneaking a look at him
 Lying on the floor with his coloring book
 Then he caught me watching and he climbed on my knee
 He said daddy oh daddy would you do one with me
 Then I hugged him so tightly as we turned the page
 Said I haven't done this since I was your age
 He said I'm right here beside you and you're gonna do fine
 Daddy all you gotta do is keep it between the lines
 So we finished the picture and I put him to bed
 Got down on my knees and I bowed my head
 And I said father oh father I feel so alone
 Are you sure I can raise him with his mommy gone
 Then the answer came back so gentle and low
 And words of my daddy from so long ago
 Said I'm right here beside you and you're gonna do fine
 All you gotta do is keep it between the lines
 So keep your hands on the wheel believe in the things that are real
 Take your time and keep it between the lines
 Just take your time and keep it between the lines
 Just take your time and keep it between the lines