You knew times were tough on us
Cuz I was too sick to hold a job
We lived on a welfare cheque
And your mom called me a slob.
I tried so hard to look after you
To show you how much I care
I told you the money was all yours
But I told you to beware.
If you spent too much too soon
There'd be nothing left for you
To spend on all the things you want
What I'm telling you is true.
Then you went out on your own
To do what women do
To make yourself look pretty
To make me look at you.
And when I saw that smile on your face
And that $200 receipt in your hand
Why I would spend a thousand more
Just to see that smile again.
Yes, I would spend a thousand more
Just to see that smile again.
©ronvdm777
Sept 2019
©ronvdm777
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