Walk On The Rocks

John E. Swaim

After seventeen years

behind bars

And lookin´ back on his

mistakes

He sat down and poured

out his heart

When his son came to see

him today

He spoke with a voice

that trembled

Tryin´ to hold back the tears

He said I ain´t been much

of a father

Son, I wish you could turn back

the years

Chorus

´Cause life´s like a river

And the water is deep

Cross with care

Or you´ll end up like me

Let my mistakes

Be your steppin´ stones

And walk on the rocks that I

stumbled on

he said son stay away from

the bottle

Watch out for the company

you keep

And hold on to those you love

´Cause love is a man´s

greatest need

The right way might not

be easy

The right way ain´t always

Straight

Son, please don´t follow

the footsteps

That lead to where I am today

Chorus

Walk on the rocks that I

stumbled on