Proud of your boy Ill make you proud of your boy Believe me, bad as Ive been, Ma Youre in for a pleasant surprise Ive wasted time Ive wasted me So say Im slow for my age A late bloomer, Okay, I agree That Ive been one rotten kid Some son, some pride and some joy But Ill get over these lousin up Messin up, screwin up times Youll see, Ma, now comes the better part Someones gonna make good Cross his stupid heart Make good and finally make you Proud of your boy Tell me that Ive been a louse and loafer You wont get a fight here, no maam Say Im a goldbrick, a goodoff, no good But that couldnt be all that I am Water flows under the bridge Let it pass, let it go Theres no good reason that you should believe me Not yet, I know, but Someday and soon Ill make you proud of your boy Though I cant make myself taller Or smatter or handsome or wise Ill do my best, what else can I do ? Since I wasnt born perfect like Dad or you Mom, I will try to Try hard to make you Proud of your boy
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