(Alexander)      Hush now baby, can't you see   This cross I bear, it ain't for me   I do my job, it's all I have   To give you things I never had      I had my chance in '63   To start my own small company   That's over now, I know it's true   For me babe, it ain't for you      Listen to the things I say   Don't run and hide, don't turn away   Ain't no one knows what you should do   Boy, it's too late for me    It ain't for you      Son I see you're going far   Out of college, brand new car   Your business is doing well   Your mom and I, we're proud as hell      But remember everything I said   He who hesitates is dead   And a simple man with honest means   Is better than a thousand thieves      Listen to the things I say   Don't run and hide, don't turn away   Ain't no one knows what you should do   Boy, it's too late for me    It ain't for you      Hello dad, I know it's late   There's something that just couldn't wait   I'm working seven days a week   I need some time for family      There's too much work for just one man   So now I'm looking to expand   I did the things you said to do   And now 'm coming back for you      Listen to the things I say   Don't run and hide, don't turn away   Ain't no one knows what you should do   Boy, it's too late for me    It ain't for you