It' Ain't For You

(alexander)



Hush now baby, can't you see

This cross i bear, it ain't for me

I do my job, it'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 now, i know it's true

For me babe, it ain't for you



Listen to the things i say

Don't run and hide, don't turn away

Ain't no one knows what you should do

Boy, it's too late for me

It ain't for you



Son i see you're going far

Out of college, brand new car

Your business is doing well

Your mom and i, we'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 hide, don't turn away

Ain't no one knows what you should do

Boy, it's too late for me

It ain't for you



Hello dad, i 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