You 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
And it´s hard to say why
Your mother and I, kids
Don´t see eye to eye

Chorus:

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 more
So 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
´Cause I won´t be here
To stop ´em anymore

I know you don´t want this
And 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

(chorus)

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