[Verse 1] Way back in nineteen twenty one A girl named Gertrude had a son All alone in Springfield Without a dad young Jack made do he went on to fight in World War II Like ten million young Americans [Chorus] Here in two thousand twelve I've got your picture on my shelf And I hear you telling me That each day is a treasure Your family is a gift beyond measure And that I'm proud of you son [Verse 2] Way back in nineteen sixty one my young dad was tired of everything he had just quit high school grandpa Jack said that won't do You'll join the Air Force there's no way you knew you'd meet this girl in Thomasville [Chorus] Here in two thousand twelve I've got your picture on my shelf And I hear you telling me That each day is a treasure Your family is a gift beyond measure And that I'm proud of you son [Bridge] Way back in 2000 The twins were born They brought you laughter They made you strong [Chorus] Here in two thousand twelve Your picture's all that I've got left And I hear you telling me That each day is a treasure Your family is a gift beyond measure And you're not gonna be around forever So tell them that you love them my son Don't waste it my son I'm proud of you son
