Growing Up Album
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Intro: E D B A
E
They say, "Boys don't cry"
But your daddy shed a lot of tears
They say I should be a strong man
But, baby, I'm still filled with fear
Sometimes I don't know who I am
Sometimes I question why I'm here
I just wanna be a good dad
Well, I'll be
I had no idea
E
They say, "Girls shouldn't be tough"
And Mom should raise the kids at home
But Baby, I know that that isn't true
'Cause your momma's the toughest person I know
I wanna raise you to be like her
And watch you show the world how to do it on your own
I'm still trying to figure out who I am
I don't wanna mess this up or do this wrong
E
I'm gonna be there for your first breath
I don't know if I'll be there for your first step
I do promise you that I'll try to work less
But the tool is rotted
And I got this album
Put in so many hours
And I just want the outcome to be something
That I can look back and I can be proud of
E
Don't wanna be a dad that's living in Facetime
But I got a world to sing to and you at the same time
I won't spoil you
You can trust that
but your Sweet Sixteen you get a bus pass
Had your heart broken?
Been there done that
I love you, and I can't give you enough of that
E
Back to the community that raised you up
Read Langston Hughes
I suggest The Raisin in the Sun
Listen to Sam Cooke, A Change Gon' Come
You put the work in, don't worry about the parise, my love
Don't try to change the world
Find something that you love
And do it every day
Do that for the rest of your life
And eventually the world will change
E A
I'll be patient, one more month
E A
You wrap your fingers around my thumb
E A
Times are changing, I know
Who am I?
E A
You'll find the person you become
E A
Yes, I'm still growing up, up, up, up
E A
I'll still growing up, up, up, up
Still growing up
E
I recommend that you read The Alchemist
Listen to your teachers
But cheat in calculus
And tell the truth
Regardless of the consequence
And everyday, give your momma a compliment
A
Take your girl to the prom
E
But don't get too drunk hanging out the limo
A
Slow dance with your woman in your arms
E
Sneak her after, but boy, you better tiptoe
A
Don't wake your mom up
Do yoga, learn about karma
B E
Find God, but be the Dogma
A
The quickest way to happiness
Learn to be selfless
D
Ask more questions
Talk about yourself less
A
Study David Bowie, James Bowen, and Tupac
E
Watch the sunset with best friends from a rooftop
A
Wear a helmet
Don't be stupid
E
J-walk, but look before you do it
A
If it snows, go outside
Build a jump, Get some help
E
Get a sled, thrash the hill
With your friends, till it melts
D
Go to festivals
Camp, fall in love, dance
Only young once, my love, one
This is your chance
Take risks
E
'Cause life moves so fast
Only young once, my love, one
This is your chance
A E
I'll be patient, one more month
A E
You wrap your fingers around my thumb
F#m E
Times are changing, I know
Who am I?
A E
You'll find the person you become
A E
Yes, I'm still growing up, up, up, up
F#m E
I'll still growing up, up, up, up
A E
I'll be patient, one more month
A E
You wrap your fingers around my thumb
F#m E
Times are changing, I know
Who am I?
A E
You'll find the person you become
A
Yes, I'm still growing up
E
I'll still growing up
A
I'll still growing up
E
I'll still growing up
A
I'll still growing up
E
I'll still growing up
A
I'll still growing up
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