The 5th Of July (Acoustic Version)

My mother watched the fireworks
From her hospital bed
And after it was all over
She held me for the first time
On the 5th

And deep in Iowa country
In a Heavenly Hideaway
On the shores of Lake Rathbun
My folks brought me home

Oo on the 5th
Oo of July
Oo on the 5th
Oo

A teacher and a mechanic
Brought me into this world
And they've loved me with all their hearts
Since the day I opened my eyes
So I'd do well
To tell myself

To slow down
And tell my folks I love 'em
With all of my heart
'Cause someday
The Lord is gonna call them home
And someday they'll be gone

To slow down
And tell your folks you love 'em
With all of your heart
'Cause someday
The Lord is gonna call them home
And someday they'll be gone

'Cause we all live
Just one life
And mine began
Late that night

Oo on the 5th
Oo of July
Oo on the 5th
Oo of July

Oh on the 5th
Oh of July
Oh on the 5th
Oh