Hush now babycan't you see

This cross I bearit ain't for me

I do my jobit's all I have

To give you things I never had



I had my chance in '63

To start my own small company

That's over nowI know it's true

For me babeit ain't for you



Listen to the things I say

Don't run and hidedon't turn away

Ain't no one knows what you should do

Boyit's too late for me

It ain't for you



Son I see you're going far

Out of collegebrand new car

Your business is doing well

Your mom and iwe're proud as hell



But remember everything I said

He who hesitates is dead

And a simple man with honest means

Is better than a thousand thieves



Listen to the things I say

Don't run and hidedon't turn away

Ain't no one knows what you should do

Boyit's too late for me

It ain't for you



Hello dadI know it's late

There's something that just couldn't wait

I'm working seven days a week

I need some time for family



There's too much work for just one man

So now I'm looking to expand

I did the things you said to do

And now ¡®m coming back for you



Listen to the things I say

Don't run and hidedon't turn away

Ain't no one knows what you should do

Boyit's too late for me

It ain't for you