[Verse 1]
A few years old in the passenger seat
When my daddy turned and looked at me
He said hey boy don't you wanna learn to drive
Climb on over and I'll take the other side
If you can reach the pedals, then I'll shift the gears
I remember smilin' from ear to ear

[Chorus]
And he said take her slow, you're doin' fine
Don't worry son, everything's gonna be alright
Keep it in the road and handle the ride
It's okay, don't be afraid 'cause I'm right here
By your side, by your side

[Verse 2]
Few more miles, same old truck
Daddy passed on and I grew up
It's still runnin' and he's still on my mind
This hand me down Dodge takes me back in time

[Chorus]
And he said take her slow, you're doin' fine
Don't worry son, everything's gonna be alright
Keep it in the road and handle the ride
It's okay, don't be afraid 'cause I'm right here by your side
Right here by your side
[Verse 3]
It's been a few years since you went away
I met a pretty girl, she took our last name
Then two became three and I'm beginnin' to understand
All the things you said to me

[Chorus]
When you said take her slow, you're doin' fine
Don't worry son, everything's gonna be alright
Keep it in the road and handle the ride
It's okay, don't be afraid 'cause I'm right here by your side
Right here by your side