Tom: A
[Intro] G B7 C G C G Am D
G B7
I remember the day you appeared on this earth
C G
With eyes like the ocean, got blood on my shirt
C G
From my camera angle it looked like it hurt
Am D
But your mama had a big old smile
G B7
We drove you home, saw your yellowing skin
C G
Packed a few things and drove you back again
C G
Stayed up all night worrying, wondering
Am D
What was gonna make it better
Am7 D
Broken bones heal when you set them right
G G/F# Em
Get your fine tooth comb from the barbicide
C D
Our love's a protective poison
C C/B Am
Well you are your mother's child
G G/F# Em
And she'll keep you for a while
C D G/C G/C G/C G C G
But someday you'll be grown and then you'll be on your own
G B7
Halloween costume, looking real cute
C G
With your pillowcase full, in your astronaut suit
C G
But your cousin the cowboy is eyeing your loot
Am D
Better watch your Snickers bar
G B7
Out on the diamond, now you're up to bat
C G
Chewing your big league, adjusting your hat
C G
Taking a swing and hearing it crack
Am D
Look at that apple fly
Am7 D
Tears will dry if you give them time
G G/F# Em
Life's a roller coaster, keep your arms inside
Am D
Fear that's a big emotion
C C/B Am
Well you are your mother's child
G G/F# Em
And she'll keep you for a while
C D G/C G/C G/C G C G
But one day you'll be grown and then you'll be on your own
G B7
Posing for pictures, cap and a gown
C G
Summer is coming, you're driving around town
C G
Everyone's asking what you're gonna do now
Am D
I know you're gonna make a splash
G B7
And find you a sweetheart to treat you so kind
C G
Invite her to dinner and kiss her goodnight
C G
What I couldn't teach you, you will soon realize
Am D
She's the only thing that matters
Am7 D
Although he's a bastard, make your papa proud
G G/F# Em
Your a fine young man and I got no doubt
Am D
That you're gonna do this better
C C/B Am
Cause you are your mother's child
G G/F# Em
She had you for a while
C D G G/F# Em
But now that you're grown, you're making it on your own
C D G C G C
Well now that you're grown, may you never feel this alone
