Another Ten Years

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Ten years gone, how you all have grown One of you now may not live at home The struggles you've managed on your own I still wait beside this telephone [Verse 2] When I just wanted you to pick up the phone Or send me a letter when you found the time Just to let me know that all of you are fine Just to ask for advice I'm waiting to give While in my cell with no life to live [Chorus] With my head in my hands, fighting back the tears This is where I'll be for another ten years These tears aren't for me, I've cried mine already These are for my children, growing up without me [Verse 3] I picture your faces changing year by year Small shoes by the doorway, then no shoes near Questions I could answer, birthdays I should know All the ordinary moments I have missed as you grow [Bridge] If that letter comes, I will read every line Keep it by my pillow through the longest night Ask me what you need, I will answer if I can A father still waiting, still trying to be your man [Chorus] With my head in my hands, fighting back the tears This is where I'll be for another ten years These tears aren't for me, I've cried mine already These are for my children, growing up without me [Outro] Ten years gone, and I know you have grown If you call, you won't find me alone I will pick up the phone, whatever the time Just let me know, my children, you're fine