I knew someday you'd find out about San Quentin
And your heart would break and your faith would go away
But it's time you knew the truth about your papa
I've not always been the man I am today

It's true, I done some time in prison
Let me be the first to tell you I was wrong
That was back when I was wild, back when I was just a child
Back before your mama came along

So don't put me down
Don't push me away
I'm still your daddy, baby, baby anyway
Don't put me down
Don't push me away
Daddy needs some family love today

Don't put me down
Don't push me away
I'm still your daddy, baby, baby anyway
Don't put me down
Don't push me away
I need some family love today

Don't put me down
Don't push me away
I'm still your daddy, baby, baby anyway
Don't put me down
Don't push me away
Daddy needs some family love today