His old hands were like leather From working in the cold Carolina weather Stringing 60 hour weeks together For my momma, my brother, and me He was old fashion, he was old school American red, white, and blue But to me he was just cool, the man I wanted to be It ain't setting that he's really gone I can call the number, still here in my phone I'd say hey dad, it's me dad Just wanted to tell ya that I miss you bad He'd make me laugh like he always did Before he said goodbye he'd leave me with this Go on boy, be strong boy, don't you shed a tear for me boy I had a good life, one hell of a run It's alright I love you son Hey dad I'd tell him that his two grandbabies are turning into little ladies And just like him they're a little crazy I talk about him all the time I'd let him know that me and my brothers are spending more time with one another Momma says somedays are better than others I think she's gonna be fine Hey dad, it's me dad Just wanted to tell you that I miss you bad He'd make me laugh like he always did Before he said goodbye he'd leave me with this Go on boy, be strong boy, don't you shed a tear for me boy I had a good life, one hell of a run It's alright, I love you son Hey dad Go on boy, be strong boy, don't you shed a tear for me boy I had a good life, one hell of a run It's alright, I love you son Hey dad