I blink and you turn 19
I don't know how to let go
But I knew you weren't mine to keep
But to teach how to soar
on your own
Foolish tears, while you grin down at me
My big man, you're free
Work hard, be kind
Tell the truth and leave your hurt behind
Give thanks, give smiles,
be down to earth and travel many miles
Be loyal and always
learn something new
And remember,
I believe in you
Forgive me my sentimental heart
I'm not quite ready for this
Surrounded by old photographs
You kind of let me reminisce
But you always were a
warm -hearted boy,
my pride and my joy.
Work hard, be kind, tell the truth
and leave your hurt behind.
Give thanks, give smiles,
be down to earth and travel many miles
Be loyal and keep learning
something new
And remember, I believe in you
I'll just leave these words right here,
with your six -pack of beer.
Work hard, be kind,
tell the truth
and leave your hurt behind.
Give thanks, give smiles,
be down to earth and travel many miles,
be brave, stand tall, keep the faith
and rise when you fall,
be open and see every point of view,
and remember
I be lieve in you