Down every road you roam
May sunshine surround you when you’re far from home.
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance;
Be courageous and be brave,
And in my heart you’ll always stay.

May you grow to be proud, dignified and true,
And do unto others as you’d have done to you.
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance.

May you never take one single breath for granted;
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed.
May you never love in vain,
And in my heart you will remain.
Don't let some Hell bent heart leave you bitter;
If you come close to sellin' out reconsider.

May you grow to be proud, dignified and true,
And do unto others as you’d have done to you.
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance.

May your guiding light be strong when you finally fly away.
I will think of you each day,
And be hoping that I served you well,
For all the wisdom of a lifetime no one can ever tell,
But whatever road you choose,
I’m right behind you, win or lose.

May you grow to be proud, dignified and true,
And do unto others as you’d have done to you.
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance.