If I Don’t Make It Back

Lyrics

[Verse 1] We went out for beers and a couple laughs Knowin' full-well that every bad joke that Jimmy told might be his last So we laughed like the world wasn't at war Said things to him we'd never said before and he teared up as he held up his glass [Pre-Chorus] And he said, "Boys, if I don't make it back..." [Chorus] Have a beer for me Don't waste no tears on me On Friday night sit on the visitor's side And cheer for the home team Drive my Camaro 90 miles an hour down Red Rock Road With "Born to Run" blastin' on the radio And find someone good enough for Amy Who will love her like I would have If I don't make it back [Verse 2] We said, "Hey man now that ain't gonna happen Don't even think like that If we know you, you'll pull through without a scratch" He pulled me aside in the parkin' lot Said, "Amy and me we're gonna tie the knot You're my best man, just wanted you to know that" [Pre-Chorus] Just in case I don't make it back [Chorus] Have a beer for me Don't waste no tears on me On Friday night sit on the visitor's side And cheer for the home team Drive my Camaro 90 miles an hour down Red Rock Road With "Born to Run" blastin' on the radio And find someone good enough for Amy Who will love her like I would have If I don't make it back [Bridge] If the good Lord calls me home I'd like to think my friends will think about me when I'm gone [Outro] Well, Miller Light ain't my brand But I drink one every now and then in his honor And we ain't missed a home game yet Had that Camaro at 110 on Red Rock Road When the speakers blowed And I introduced Amy to a friend of mine from Monroe He's a good old boy, but you know She just ain't ready