Better sit down, kids 
I'll tell you why, kids
You might not understand, kids
But give it a try, kids

Now how should I put this 
I've got something to say
Your mother is staying 
But I'm going away

No, we're not mad, kids 
It's hard to say why
Your mother and I, kids 
Don't see eye to eye

Say your prayers before you go to bed
Make sure you get yourself to school on time
I know you'll do the things your mother asks
She's gonna need you most to stay in line
Keep in mind your mother's gonna need your help
A whole lot more than she ever did before
No more fights over little things
Because I won't be here to stop them anymore

I know you don't want this
Neither do we
But sometimes things happen 
That we can't foresee

Now try to be calm, kids
And don't look so sad
Just 'cause I am leaving
I'll still be your dad

Just remember I love you 
And though I'm not here
Just call if you need me 
And I'll always be near

Say your prayers before you go to bed
Make sure you get yourself to school on time
I know you'll do the things your mother asks
She's gonna need you most to stay in line
Keep in mind your mother's gonna need your help
A whole lot more than she ever did before
No more fights over little things
Because I won't be here to stop them anymore

Well, I have to go now 
So kiss me goodbye
My eyes are just red, kids
I'm too big to cry