Adam Gregory - Facts Of Life

Long ago my daddy spoke up


He said son I think you're old enough


so pull up a chair and sit down here with me





I thought I knew what was coming next


Mysteries of the opposite sex


boys and girls and birds and bees





A father son conversation


A little heart to heart advice


He said it's time you learned the facts of life





You better shoot straight and have faith


that your prayers are heard


And when you give a handshake,


make no mistake


you're giving your word


Son you'll probably get it wrong way


before you get it right


without the lows you don't appreciate the highs


These are the facts of life





They're called growing pains because they hurt


If you spit in the wind wear a dirty shirt


Don't try to talk when your mouth is full of food


When it's cold outside give a girl your coat


Be kind to folks that are growing old


'cause in their hearts they feel like fourteen too





And always tip your waitress


'cause she might have a child or two


Brush your teeth and always tell the truth





It don't make you weak to turn your cheek


for a man to cry


And always stand tall if you get it wrong


boy apologize


And if you find a love that moves you


oh you better hold on tight


You might just have one chance to get it right


These are the facts of life





And I still hold on to each word he said


and I live them now





Shoot straight and have faith


that you're prayers are heard


And when you give a handshake,


make no mistake


you're giving your word


Son you'll probably get it wrong way


before you get it right


without the lows you don't appreciate the highs


You might just have one chance to get it right


These are the facts of life





Facts of life