You Made Me What I Am

You came home tired each day at 5:15
And I'd be waiting in the drive
With a Rawlins glove, a ball cap, and a bongo bat
I could count on you to hit some flies
You'd say "Son, just keep your eye on the ball
Know when to duck and when to swing"
I guess you knew those rules you taught me then
I'd carry with me 'til this day

You made me what I am
Turned that little boy into a man
I count myself among the lucky
Knowing just how much you loved me
You'll always be my closest friend
You made me what I am

All decked out in a tux for the senior prom
You said "Son, I'm proud" and gave me a grin
Slipped me a twenty and the keys to the family car
And couldn't sleep a wink 'til I got in
At 21 I stepped out on my own
Can't count the times I tripped and fell
But you always kept your faith in me
Even when I had none in myself

You made me what I am
Turned that little boy into a man
I count myself among the lucky
Knowing just how much you loved me
You'll always be my closest friend
You made me what I am

I better go, it's almost dark
I've rambled long enough
I just came by to see the stone
And tell you Dad, I miss you so much

You made me what I am
Turned that little boy into a man
I count myself among the lucky
Knowing just how much you loved me
You'll always be my closest friend
You made me what I am

You made me what I am