The Journey Of Your Life

He was old school, in overalls Tough as nails, as I recall Fought a war, and came back home Honest, as the day was long Right before, my grandpa died He looked me right straight, in the eye Said, "Here's some words, to get you by" "To help you, on the journey, of your life" You'll need a hay-room, and a good dog Especially, a good dog A hammer, and a handsaw A band-aid, now and then You'll need a home, to come home to Son, we all need a refuge And, on the straight and narrow path You'll need to learn, to bend You'll need a good square, keep it level And grace, to face the Devil You'll need an angel, flyin' by your side On the journey, of your life Ride the wind, 'til we meet again On the other side, of life You'll need some good luck, and a Bible Especially, a Bible Lotta faith, in God above A woman, you can love You'll need a good song, you can sing on And a shoulder, you can lean on You'll have to draw a line, sometimes When push, comes to shove You'll need to lose some, be a winner Have courage, to surrender You'll need to laugh a lot, and keep it light On the journey, of your life And no matter the dreams, you're chasin' Never, get above your raisin' May the simple things, be amazin' On the journey, of your life I'll be the angel, flyin' by your side On the journey, of your life