Man of the House

Lyrics

Six A.M. and Bobby's waking up Rolls outta bed with sleepy eyes Goes to his sister's room across the hall "Hey, Daisy Rise and shine" He pours two bowls full of Captain Crunch Puts a fresh pot of coffee on He wakes his momma up off the couch "The bus is here We love you mom" He made the breakfast He did the dishes So she wouldn't have to Oh he's only ten Just comin' of age He oughta be out playin' ball and video games Climbing trees or on a bike Just riding around But it's hard to be a kid When you're the man of the house It's late at night And Larry King is on Momma's up on the couch again Bobby hears them all talk about That awful war his daddy's in So he runs off Straight up to his room Don't want his momma to see him right now He climbs in bed and says a silent prayer Then he cries his little blue eyes out Don't wanna let her down Oh, he's only ten Just comin' of age He oughta be out playin' ball and video games Climbing trees or on a bike Just ridin' around But it's hard to be a kid When you're the man of the house It's finally Saturday Bobby gets a phone call Another world away from home He says, "I love you, Dad" Daddy says it right back "Wish I could reach through this phone And hug you and Daisy And your mom I'm so proud of you, son." He's only ten Just comin' of age He oughta to be out playing ball and video games Climbing trees or on a bike Just riding around But it's hard to be a kid When you're the man of the house It's 6:00 A.M And Bobby's waking up Rolls outta bed with sleepy eyes