[Verse 1]
What can I say to this child of my own
When he looks up to me for the answers
You've got trust in his eyes and such innocent ways
What are the words I can say

[Verse 2]
Can I tell him of my life
And can it be used for his own life's goal and example
To follow and fondly remember someday
What are the words I can say

[Bridge]
I could say I once was a boy just like you
And I understand the things you're feeling
But grey hair and lines on my face just might say
The old man is always acting that way

[Verse 3]
And now I think of my daddy, he wore these kind of shoes
And after all this time I think I know him
I'd like to say I love him but the time has passed away
What are the words I can say
What are the words I can say