From the recording Regards From The Roombar
Lyrics
I knew when I was small I'd have to make it on my own
When Daddy went to jail and Mama sat there stoned
So I bounced around some families and wound up here with you
I never will forget the day my travelin' days were through
And when the social worker left I saw the tears form in your eyes
And as my heart went back together, it was then I realized.......
You are my folks, you are my mother and my dad
You signed up for life so I am sure you want me bad
You are my folks, you are the parents I adore
Well heaven's on the watch and I am grateful to the core
Well as the years flew by you always kept your head of steam
Sacrificing pleasures just to help me with my dreams
When Christmas came a ukelele waited by the tree
Before the day was over I could almost make a "D"
And then later that guitar and all the lessons I could use
And when I stayed up late to play, I'd be the one to blow a fuse!!
You are my folks, you are my mother and my dad
You signed up for life and even if I made you mad
You are my folks, you are the parents I adore
Well heaven's on the watch and I am grateful to the core
Solo
Bridge
Now I've been stopping by to see you for all the years since you've been gone
And since you always made me sing this one....... I'll jus' carry on.......
Chorus
Include.."Well heaven's on the watch and I'll be grateful evermore"