Growing Pains

(album: One To Grow On - 2021)

I grew up and found my way
Honest work for decent pay
Heard the call of the lost highway
And took off running

I grew up and picked my fight
Lost a battle 'most every night
Dodged the left but I caught the right
One to grow on

I'll grow my hair 'til it feathers or fades
Tend my garden with a golden spade
Raise the money for the bills I plan to pay
Another day
Of growing pains
Growing pains

I grew up and made my name
Saw the world from an out-bound train
Did my best to keep it all in frame
If you get the picture

I grew up and stood my ground
I ain't the kind to get pushed around
Someone's always trying to knock you down
But I'm still standing

I'll grow my hair 'til it feathers or fades
Tend my garden with a golden spade
Raise a glass to the ones who came before
And went away
Growing pains
Growing pains

I grew up and came around
Put my roots back in the ground
I go to bed when the sun goes down
I drink morning coffee

I grew up and you did too
So we ain't got much time to lose
Walk a mile in your daddy's shoes
And you might learn something
Yeah, you might learn something

And grow your hair 'til it feathers or fades
Tend your garden with a golden spade
Raise your boy 'til he's all grown up one day
And moved away
Growing pains
Growing pains