Son, I see you are a grown man now, Daughter, you’ve a little boy

Time runs on, like that river there, and, Thanksgiving Day is here again

Tried to teach you to stand on your own, So your actions are your words

Tried to teach you, right from wrong, to light a lamp in this old world

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Good to see you sons and daughters, Hope you’re happy with your lives

Staying strong for the ones you love, Bless you on the roads you ride


Come spring time, when the sun returns, ‘Ole Red and me’ll take to the plow

Side by side son, we’ll work the land, but your momma’s gone just three years now

When you’re older folks just go away, time takes all in her sleep

So set here by the fire, and feed the flame, remember days and nights we smiled

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Danny’s out in Afghanistan, fighting those who’d do us harm

Don’t forget the one’s who’ve gone before, they keep us safe, free, and warm

Tried to teach you to stand on your own, so your actions are your words

Tried to teach you , right from wrong, to light a lamp in this old world

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