Keep It Between the Lines

He was sitting beside me in the passenger seat

As I looked through the windshield at the quiet little street

He was smiling so proud as he gave me the key

But inside, I knew he was as nervous as me

And I said, daddy, oh daddy, are you sure I know how

Are you sure that I'm ready to drive this car now

He said, I'm right here beside you, and you're gonna do fine

All you gotta do is keep it between the lines

'Cause it's a long narrow road

Only the good Lord knows where it leads in the end, but you got to begin

So, keep your hands on the wheel, believe in the things that are real

Just take your time, and keep it between the lines

I was sitting in my chair and sneaking a look at him

Lying on the floor with his coloring book

Then he caught me watching, and he climbed on my knee

He said, daddy, oh daddy, would you do one with me

Then I hugged him so tightly as we turned the page

Said, I haven't done this since I was your age

He said, I'm right here beside you, and you're gonna do fine

Daddy, all you gotta do is keep it between the lines

So we finished the picture, and I put him to bed

Got down on my knees and I bowed my head

And I said, father, oh father, I feel so alone

Are you sure I can raise him with his mommy gone

Then the answer came back so gentle and low

And words of my daddy from so long ago

Said, I'm right here beside you, and you're gonna do fine

All you gotta do is keep it between the lines

So keep your hands on the wheel, believe in the things that are real

Take your time, and keep it between the lines

Just take your time, and keep it between the lines

Just take your time, and keep it between the lines