[Intro] [Slow Guitar Solo] (Verse 1 – Soft & Intimate, Fingerpicked Acoustic Guitar) If you're reading this, I’ve gone my way But don’t you cry, I’m here to stay In every word, in every song In every lesson, I’ve passed along The time has come And now it’s yours… (Chorus – Strumming Kicks In, Emotional Build-Up) Take care of your mother, stand in my place Be the men I always knew you’d embrace No need to be scared, no need to regret I know your hearts, and you know mine yet And while you're standing, I'll still be proud So, sons, dry your tears, and hold her tight Don’t be afraid, it’s your turn To chase the dark away (Verse 2 – More Rhythm, Subtle Percussion Enters) You’ll have your days when the weight feels strong But trust me, boys, you’ll carry on Love like I did, fight when it’s right Keep your word and sleep at night The time has come And now it’s yours… (Chorus – Bigger, Warmer, Strings and Harmonies Layer In) Take care of your mother, stand in my place Be the men I always knew you’d embrace No need to be scared, no need to regret I know your hearts, and you know mine yet And while you're standing, I'll still be proud So, sons, dry your tears, and hold her tight Don’t be afraid, it’s your turn To chase the dark away (Bridge – Stripped-Back, Emotional Peak, Vocal-Driven) When the nights feel long, look to the sky I’ll be the stars, I’ll be the light And if you listen close, in the quiet air You’ll hear my voice, I’m always there (Final Chorus – Anthemic, Choir-Like Harmonies, Full Band Sound) Take care of your mother, stand in my place Be the men I always knew you’d embrace No need to be scared, no need to regret I know your hearts, and you know mine yet And while you're standing, I'll still be proud So, sons, dry your tears, and hold her tight Don’t be afraid, it’s your turn To chase the dark away (Outro – Soft Fade, Acoustic Guitar & Piano Alone) If you're reading this, I’ve gone my way… But don’t you cry, I’m here to stay…