It's barefoot and baseball, battle-scar stitches Hot dogs and pep talks, in between pitches Unspeakable things that a mom's never done Some things should stay between fathers and sons It's holding 'em back while you're letting them go Tryin' to teach what you don't really know So you watch and you pray to see what they become It just runs in the blood between fathers and sons No flowers or dolls unless you can burn 'em It's all car parts and guitars and the backyard learnin' Sayin' good night with an I love you punch It's just the way that it is between fathers and sons It's holding 'em back while you're letting them go Tryin' to teach what you don't really know So you watch and you pray to see what they become It just runs in the blood between fathers and sons ♪ Yeah, I'm a cowboy, an outlaw, an ace with a gun A preacher, a teacher, a seeker of fun The scariest thing that I've ever done Is taking my place among fathers and sons It's holding 'em back while you're letting them go Tryin' to teach what you don't really know So I'll watch and I'll pray to see what you'd become I'll try to soak up the moments while you're still young Kingdoms and castles can all come undone Ain't nothing stronger than fathers and sons No, there ain't nothing stronger than fathers and sons