The first time that I saw them He was wearing them to church. They weren't all scruffed and scratchy Like the ones he wore to work. He was just a common man He didn't even own a suit But you could see the pride Reflecting in the shine of Papaw's sunday boots. Every time he wore them I couldn't help but stare. I guess one day he noticed Cause he sat down in his chair. He slipped them off and said Son Why don't you try them on. They might not fit you now But they'll be yours someday when I'm gone. Even after all this time I still can't fill his shoes But i wouldn't take a million dollars for Papaw's sunday boots. It wasn't till our wedding day That I took them from the bars. Still they didn't fit me So I wore two pairs of socks. Set them in the closet I didn't wear them for a while. Till I put them on the day that we brought home Our first new born child. And now I've made a special list The things I want to do before i'm gone. I want to wear them out on that opera stage And sing his favorite song. I want to walk our daughter down the isle And then my last request. Make sure I'm wearing Papaw's sunday boots The day I'm laid to rest. Even after all this time I still can't fill his shoes. But I wouldn't take a million dollars for Papaw's sunday boots. And just think The next time that I see him I'll be wearing Papaw's sunday boots.