Man of the House

6 a.m. and Bobby's wakin' up Rolls outta bed with sleepy eyes Goes to his sisters' room across the hall "Hey Daisy, rise and shine" He pours two bowls full of Cap'n Crunch Puts a fresh pot of coffee on He wakes his momma up off the couch The bus is here, we love you mom He made the breakfast He did the dishes So she wouldn't have to Oh, he's only ten Just comin' of age He oughta be out playin' ball And video game Climbin' trees or on a bike Just ridin' around But it's hard to be a kid When you're the man of the house It's late at night and Larry King is on Momma's up on the couch again Bobby hears 'em all talk about That awful war his daddy's in So he runs off straight up to his room Don't want his momma to see him right now He climbs in bed and says a silent prayer Then he cries his little blue eyes out Don't wanna let her down Oh, he's only ten Just comin' of age He oughta be out playin' ball And video games Climbin' trees or on a bike Just ridin' around But it's hard to be a kid When you're the man of the house It's finally Saturday, Bobby gets a phone call Another world away from home (another world away from home) He says, "I love you, dad" Daddy says it right back Wish I could reach through this phone And hug you, and Daisy, and your mom I'm so proud of you son He's only ten Just comin' of age He oughta be out playin' ball And video games Climbin' trees or on a bike Just ridin' around But it's hard to be a kid When you're the man of the house 6 a.m. and Bobby's wakin' up Rolls outta bed with sleepy eyes