Victims of the System- Written By Kevin Broadaway 05/ 2008.
[Verse]
D A
My weekends get rough cause theres not that much to do
G A
Were victims of the system Its what a single dad goes through
D A
I get measured by my wallet and the money I can give
G A
When the court steps in and looks at me And say theyre thinking of my kids
[Pre-Chorus]
Em A Em A
I dont need those judges that make me mad I dont need a system to tell me how to act
Em A D
All I want to do s be their dad
[Chorus]
G D
Lets play football in the yard play games in your room
A D
Have tea with Mr. Eeyore and chat with Mr. Pooh
G D A
Know youve got to brush your teeth before you go to bed
Em A Em A D
And know your smiles always make me glad and I all I want to do is be your dad.
[Verse]
D A
Well Im a proud father giving what Ive got
G A
Then the state stepped in and took from me not leaving me a lot.
D A
I scrape and save all thats left for when they walk through that door
G A
Maybe a rented movie, cokes and rootbeer and a bowl of fresh popcorn
[Pre-Chorus]
Em A Em A
I dont need those judges that make me mad I dont need a system to tell me how to act
Em A D
All I want to do Is be their dad
[Chorus]
G D
Lets play out in the park or camp in our backyard
A D
Play a game of I-Spy as were riding in the car
G D A
Later on tonight when I tuck you into bed
Em A Em A D
Know your smiles always make me glad and I all I want to do is be your dad.
[Verse]
D A
There are many dads just like me working secret jobs
G A
Puttin groceries on the table and keepin the lights turned on
D A
And judges if youre listening I hope when you quote the laws
G A
If youre not quoting from the Bible Youre going to answer to God
[Pre-Chorus]
Em A Em A
I dont know where you learned your math My kids theres aint half that bad
Em A D
But you can bet your ass, That Im their dad.
[Chorus]
G D
As we walk down by the lake I hear the children say
A D
Look over there daddy I think I see a snake
G D A
I say be careful as you step you know hes related to those judges (and the lawyers)
Em A Em A D
And know your smiles always make me glad and I all I want to do is be your dad.
And all I want to do is be your dad