The Journey Of Your Life

He was old school, in overalls
Tough as nails, as I recall
Fought a war, and came back home
Honest, as the day was long

Right before, my grandpa died
He looked me right straight, in the eye
Said, "Here's some words, to get you by"
"To help you, on the journey, of your life"

You'll need a hay-room, and a good dog
Especially, a good dog
A hammer, and a handsaw
A band-aid, now and then

You'll need a home, to come home to
Son, we all need a refuge
And, on the straight and narrow path
You'll need to learn, to bend

You'll need a good square, keep it level
And grace, to face the Devil
You'll need an angel, flyin' by your side
On the journey, of your life

Ride the wind, 'til we meet again
On the other side, of life
You'll need some good luck, and a Bible
Especially, a Bible
Lotta faith, in God above
A woman, you can love

You'll need a good song, you can sing on
And a shoulder, you can lean on
You'll have to draw a line, sometimes
When push, comes to shove

You'll need to lose some, be a winner
Have courage, to surrender
You'll need to laugh a lot, and keep it light
On the journey, of your life

And no matter the dreams, you're chasin'
Never, get above your raisin'
May the simple things, be amazin'
On the journey, of your life

I'll be the angel, flyin' by your side
On the journey, of your life