Lifelines

I packed up my pick-up at 17 With uncle Bob's old Martin guitar and a dream Went from singin' in church To singin' for tips in a honky tonk 'Til I became a jukebox flash Play anything from Zeppelin to Cash As a hard-headed hard livin' cover singin' cover of my own self Forgot who I was and where I was from Then early one morning my daddy showed up Lifelines Where would we be without lifelines? When we're lost at sea The devil's got you thinking that the boat ain't sinking But your boots are getting wet That's the thing about lifelines They tell you the truth When you won't reach, you have to get a hold of you You're lucky to find a few in your lifetime Thank God for lifelines These days I come home every Sunday afternoon Mama always says, "I was just thinking about you" How's my favorite son?" Say, "You mean your only one? Oh, I'm good, almost as good as your gravy" She said, "Your sister stops by with her kids every day But the horse has been tough, they're gonna be okay" Your daddy keeps them busy watching Barbers on the Water Let some castor cares away Then she said, "Son I know you gotta make money But don't forget to make time To slow down and stop by, have a real piece of pie here" Lifelines Where would we be without lifelines? When we're lost at sea The devil's got you thinking that the boat ain't sinking But your boots are getting wet That's the thing about lifelines They tell you the truth When you won't reach, you have to get a hold of you You're lucky to find a few in your lifetime So thank God for lifelines Where would we be without lifelines? When we're lost at sea The devil's got you thinking that the boat ain't sinking But your boots are getting wet That's the thing about lifelines They tell you the truth When you won't reach, you have to get a hold of you You're lucky to find a few in your lifetime So thank God for lifelines Whoa-oh Thank God for lifelines