Signed That Line - Carry the Torch

[Chorus] I'm shipping out just like he did Same small town, same kind of kid Granddad left from this same road With a duffel bag and a heavy load Daddy says he stood real tall When Uncle Sam came and called So tonight I’m standing here Doing what he did years ago [Verse 1] Recruiter’s office down on Main Fluorescent lights and coffee stains A pen, a paper, a quiet room A life changing on a Tuesday afternoon Mama tried not to cry too much Held my sleeve when I stood up Daddy just nodded slow Like he already knew I'd go [Pre-Chorus] Said our family’s always been the kind That shows up when it’s time [Chorus] I'm shipping out just like he did Same small town, same kind of kid Granddad left from this same road With a duffel bag and a heavy load Daddy says he stood real tall When Uncle Sam came and called So tonight I’m standing here Doing what he did years ago [Verse 2] Granddad’s picture on the wall Army greens and standing tall Daddy says he was my age When he climbed on that plane Never talked much about the war Just came home and worked the farm Loved my grandma till the end Raised his kids the best he can [Bridge] There’s a bus leaving before daylight Boot camp waiting somewhere down the line I don’t know what’s coming next But I know where I come from [Final Chorus] I'm shipping out just like he did From this town where I was raised a kid Granddad walked this road before Now I’m walking out that door Mama praying, daddy proud Stars and stripes hanging out And wherever this road goes I’ll carry this family name [Outro] Just another boy leaving home Like my granddad did before