Man Of The House - Chuck Wicks

6 A M and Bobby's wakin' up

Rolls outta bed with sleepy eyes

Goes to his sister's room across the hall

"Hey Daisy rise and shine"

He pours two bowls full of Captain Crunch

Puts a fresh pot of coffee on

He wakes his momma up off the couch

"The bus is here' we love you mom"

He made the breakfast

He did the dishes

So she wouldn't have to

Oh he's only ten

Just comin' of age he oughta be out playin' ball

And video games

Climbin' trees

Or on a bike

Just ridin' around

But it's hard to be a kid

When you're the man of the house

It's late at night and Larry King is on

Momma's up on the couch again

Bobby hears them all talk about

That awful war his daddy's in

So he runs off' straight up to his room

Don't want his momma to see him right now

He climbs in bed and says a silent prayer

Then he cries his little blue eyes out

Don't wanna let her down

Oh he's only ten

Just comin' of age he oughta be out playin' ball

And video games

Climbin' trees

Or on a bike

Just ridin' around

But it's hard to be a kid

When you're the man of the house

It's finally Saturday

Bobby gets a phone call

Another world away from home

He says' "I love you dad"

Daddy says it right back

"Wish I could reach through this phone

And hug you' and Daisy' and your mom

I'm so proud of you son "

He's only ten

Just comin' of age he oughta to be out playin' ball

And video games

Climbin' trees

Or on a bike

Just ridin' around

But it's hard to be a kid

When you're the man of the house

It's 6 A M and Bobby's wakin' up

Rolls outta bed with sleepy eyes