[Verse 1] I taught you to stand up straight Keep your word, and work all day Gave you boots and personal pride Timely lessons, I was on your side I filled your needs, and wants in time Put a roof over your head that was mine Showed you how to shake a hand How to build with your dreams and a plan [Pre-Chorus] I said go on, son Take that road Keep your head high Carry your load [Chorus] I did my best, my best I gave you more than I got I did my best, my best Tried to hand you every shot But you burn it down You let it slip You let it go Right through your grip [Verse 2] Now you wander through your days With that same old distant gaze No drive in your eyes No fire, no fight, no praise You make a mess, then look my way Trade tomorrow for today Bad friends and taking no stand Nothing built, no dreams in your hands [Pre-Chorus] I said go on, son Take that road Keep your head high Carry your load [Chorus] I did my best, my best I gave you more than I got I did my best, my best Tried to hand you every shot But you burn it down You let it slip You let it go Right through your grip [Bridge] [Soft keys and sax break] I still see that little face Big dreams, clean shoes, steady pace Now I watch you endlessly stall Chasing shadows down an empty hall [Final Chorus] I did my best, my best I gave you more than I got I did my best, my best Tried to hand you every shot But you burn it down You let it slip You let it go Right through your grip I did my best, my best Still I stand here, hurt and hoping I did my best, my best Love was never quite enough But I hope one day You see the way And turn around And start again
