Right Things Right

I had a quarter tank of gas

Dad slipped me a hundred bucks

Said, "Your mom told me to give you that

But that's the last time I'll fill her up"

He turned his head and wiped his eyes

Said somethin' 'bout the pollen in the air

Don't care how late it is tonight

Make sure you call when you get there

I was chompin' at the bit

'Fore I put it in reverse

So I guess this is it

Any famous last words?

There's a speed limit sign for a reason

Earn your shirt, find a church where you'll find a good girl

Give your keys to a friend when you're drinkin'

When you mess up, son, it ain't the end of the world

Some days, you're barely hangin' on

You'll make it through and survive

You're gonna get some things wrong

Just get the right things right

I handed my brother both the rings

Dad just shook his head and laughed

Said, "I wouldn't trust him with those things

Hell, you might not get 'em back"

He straightened up my tie and said

"There's sure a lot of people here

Boy, what's on your mind?" And I

Said, "I need another beer"

I was chompin' at the bit

Back room of that church

So I guess this is it

Any famous last words?

You put a ring on her hand for a reason

Thank the Lord that she's yours, 'cause you found a good girl

Every time not to say what you're thinkin'

When you find it's alright, it ain't the end of the world

Some days, you're barely hangin' on

You'll make it through and survive

You're gonna get some things wrong

Just get the right things right

Lookin' through the nursery glass, dad put his arm around me

Said, "I don't know if I'm ready for this"

Said, "Son, you're never gonna be"

But that's your name on her wrist for a reason

Say your prayers, braid her hair, be there for that little girl

Soak it up, 'cause you know what? You're gonna make it

She's 18, and you think it's the end of the world

Some days, you're barely hangin' on

You'll make it through and survive

You're gonna get some things wrong

Just get the right things right

I know you're nervous 'bout it all

Don't worry, son, so was I

You're gonna get some things wrong

Just get the right things right

Just get the right things right