Vacancy

Hey dad, I hope you don’t mind
That I ended up playing a guitar
And not your favorite four strings
I like to think that you’d be proud
Of me if you could see
How your passion for the stage is still affecting me
Every single word I say
You’ll hear me say them in your name
Do they play music where you are now?
And if you don’t pay attention
I hope at least you hear the sound
Do they play music where you are now?
And when your body couldn’t move
I hope your mind still played some tunes
I met an old friend of yours
A few weeks back and we
Talked about th days when you would take me to rhearsals
You gave me a tambourine
To play along with your old songs
That distinct sound it made will always stick with me
Do they play music where you are now?
And if you don’t pay attention
I hope at least you hear the sound
Do they play music where you are now?
And when your body couldn’t move
I hope your mind still played some tunes
I wish I didn’t spend my summer
Mowing lawns and washing trailers
One the coast just to afford the rent
When I should’ve been with you