Always know the words to your baby's song.
Try to make the most of Friday nights when they come.
Maybe turn a stranger to a friend.
Never break a heart that's on the mend.
Never let the romance ever end like I've done.
Never judge a color of a skin.
Never judge a person by their kin.
Never follow leaders that begin behind someone.
Always help your mama cross the street.
Always wash your hands when you wanna eat.
Always keep 'em dirty enough to see where you came from.
And its OK to cry,
if you feel it comin' on.
It'll let you know you're human in the end.
All these things will mean more when I'm gone.
Just be good until then.
Try to see the best inside the bad,
no matter how many drinks you've had.
Never make a promise you'll regret come sunrise.
Try to rarely ever oversleep.
Always keep your ego at your feet.
Maybe try to practice what you preach once in a while.
It's OK to cry,
if you feel it comin' on.
It'll let you know you're human in the end.
All these things will mean more when I'm gone.
Just be good until then.
Everybody loves a hero,
not so much when they fall short, so
try to keep your cape on underneath.
You don't have to try so hard
to be the best; just know you are.
And that's all that'll matter to me.
And its OK to cry,
if you feel it comin' on.
It'll let you know you're human in the end.
All these things will mean more when I'm gone.
Just be good until then.
BUTCH WALKER, be good until then
