I can still see my old man, sitting right there in his chair
A glass of bourbon, piece of paper, and a ballpoint in his hand
"Son, if it's worth remembering, it's best to write it down"
That's how you get a thousand thoughts, all scattered 'round the house
Guess the apple didn't fall too far from that tree
He was everything I try so hard to be

Be a man that a man can look up to
The kinda lover that makes a woman wanna love you
'N when you shake a hand, always look 'em in the eyes
When you're in the wrong, apologize
For everything else, when you need a little help
And before it goes to hell
Note to self

If you find the one worth holding on, don't ever let her go
Every time you think about her, make sure to let her know
How many times I've written down that I need a box of milk
But not how much I love her, and how I really felt

Be a man that a man can look up to
The kinda lover that makes a woman wanna love you
When you shake a hand, always look 'em in the eyes
When you're in the wrong, apologize
For everything else, when you need a little help
And before it goes to hell
Note to self

Read between the lines and you start to realize
That the apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Be a man that a man can look up to
The kinda lover that makes a woman wanna love you
When you shake a hand, always look 'em in the eyes
When you're in the wrong, apologize
For everything else, when you need a little help
And before it goes to hell
Note to self
Before it goes to hell
Note to self