[Verse 1] Father, please forgive me For the things I should have done I took the road that called me Though it never faced your sun [Pre-Chorus] I kept my reasons folded Like a map I wouldn't read Now every mile behind me Names the man I couldn't be [Chorus] I walk this lonely path With the weight of what I chose My story has begun Though I don't know where it goes If I could turn the years around I'd meet your eyes and tell the truth I walk this lonely path Still carrying the road from you [Verse 2] The words I left unspoken Still wait beside the door I learned too late that leaving Doesn't make you hurt less sore [Pre-Chorus] The farther that I wandered The more your voice came through A steady line beneath me When I couldn't see it through [Chorus] I walk this lonely path With the weight of what I chose My story has begun Though I don't know where it goes If I could turn the years around I'd meet your eyes and tell the truth I walk this lonely path Still carrying the road from you [Instrumental] [Final Chorus] I walk this lonely path But I won't hide what I have done My story has begun And I will face the rising sun If I can cross the years between us I'll meet your eyes and tell the truth I walk this lonely path Still carrying the road from you [Outro] Father, please forgive me I am still finding my way
