(Capo at 3rd fret)
Intro: D - D - G - D - D
D G
After seventeen years, behind bars
D
And looking back on his mistakes
D G
He sat down and poured out, his heart
Em A
When his son came and seen him today
Bm A G
He spoke with a voice, that trembled
Bm A G
Trying to hold back the tears
G F#m Em
He said I ain't been much of a father
G A
Son I wish I could turn back, the years
G D
Cause life's like a river, And the water is deep
A D
Cross it with care, Or you'll end up like me
G A D G (Hold for 4 beats)
Let my mistakes, Be your steppin' stones
Em A D
And walk on the rocks, That I stumbled on
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D - D - G - D - D - G
D G
He said son stay away from, the bottle
G D
Watch out for the company you keep
D G
And hold on to those you love
Em A
Cause love is a man's greatest need
Bm A G
The right way may not be easy
Bm A G
The right road ain't always straight
G F#m Em
Son, please don't follow the footsteps
G A
That leads to where I am today
Repeat Chorus:
G - A - D - G (Hold for 4 beats)
Em A D
Tag: And walk on the rocks, That I stumbled on
Outro: D - D - G - D - D - G - D