Story Behind The Song
I wrote this for my son-struggling with what to tell him about how I behaved as a young adult-and wanting to be truthful with him,knowing someday he will be in the same shoes I wore years ago
| Song Length |
3:23 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Love for Child |
Similar Artists |
Randy Travis |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Learn From My Mistakes-Jeremy Pike-2012
1st
It's an awkward conversation
I'm gonna have one day with my son
About decisions that boy's gonna have to make
But I won't lie about the life I've lead,
Lord I hope he learns from my mistakes
2nd
I'm gonna tell him about that summer day
I wrecked his Grandpa's brand new Chevrolet
Showing off for all them girls down at the lake
I hope he get's his share of common sense,
And Lord I hope he learns from my mistakes
Bridge
I'm gonna do everything I can
To raise him up to be a real good man
Yeah to show him right from wrong
And that a gentle man can still be strong
And how to sing his Mama''s favourite songs...
Instrumental
Bridge
3rd
He's probably gonna ask about that scar
That' still sitting there on my left arm
I'll have to tell him sometimes trouble called name
Try like the devil son to walk away,
Lord I hope he learns from my mistakes
Lord ...
Lord...