Kids Serve Too (feat. Rick Steier) [Live]

Daddy went off to war
Inside it's killing me
So many things
I wish he could've seen
Caught the game winning pass
Went on my first date
Called me on my birthday
Three days late
Drove his old Ford around
Fightin' with that stick
Passed by that fishing hole
Where he gave me my first drink
He was gone a year or so
Came home just fine
But Sarah's mom didn't
No, not this time

Sons and Daughters
Of the Stars and Stripes
We fight the fight
On the Home Front Lines
We do our part for the Red, White, and Blue
So when you thank
Those in boots
Remember this
Kids serve too

He got called up again
His bags by the stairs
Already miss him
Though he's standing right there
Heard my Sister crying
Late last night
She never saw my tears
As I held her tight

Sons and Daughters
Of the Stars and Stripes
We fight the fight
On the Home Front Lines
We do our part for the Red, White, and Blue
So when you thank
Those in boots
Don't forget
Kids serve too

If I'd had the choice
I'd've taken his place
But he told me Son
You've got a duty to stay
Counting down the days
Till that plane brings him back
I just want you Dad
Not a medal and folded flag

Sons and Daughters
Of the Stars and Stripes
We fight the fight
On the Home Front Lines
We see the world through grown-up eyes
So when you thank
Those in boots
Remember this
Kids serve too

So when you thank
Those in boots
And camouflage
Brats serve too