I never thought that I would see my daddy cry Mom is still holding my bags as she wraps Her arm around me tight We're dreading the moment Son, you will be fine Make sure you show them how bright you can shine Last call for boarding, I keep turning back to Get one last goodbye I hope that you're proud I hope that you're proud 'Cause I gave it my all But I'm not where I promised I would be by now I hope that you're proud I hope that you're proud 'Cause the last thing I wanted to do when I left Was letting you down Things seems so slow and before you know Ten years go by Missed so many birthdays Because of some stupid plane ticket I couldn't buy Son, how are you doing? I'm doing just fine What happened to that deal you were 'bout to sign? Dad, don't you worry, I'm sure something better will come up next time I hope that you're proud I hope that you're proud 'Cause I gave it my all But I'm not where I promised I would be by now I hope that you're proud I hope that you're proud 'Cause the last thing I wanted to do when I left Was letting you down It was letting you down I never meant to let you down, no I hope that you're proud I hope that you're proud 'Cause the last thing I wanted to do when I left Was letting you down