There's a picture in my parents house Of a boy playing guitar He could only play Oasis James Taylor was too hard
He'd sing covers on the weekend Sell CDs from the bar Then try to squeeze the speakers In the back of his first car
He wanted it so bad Nothing he wouldn't do But I've come a long way Since I was in his shoes
If he could see Where I'm standing now Would he be made up Or say I let him down 'Cause I tried my best But the truth I guess It's not the way he planned it out I hope that I still made him proud
He won't know how to get there But he'll never lose his faith But when you're taking chances Others slip away
After all the years of waiting He'll finally get his break And stumble on a big song In a small room in LA
'Cause he wanted it so bad Nothing he wouldn't do But I've come a long way Since I was in his shoes
If he could see Where I'm standing now Would he be made up Or say I let him down 'Cause I tried my best But the truth I guess It's not the way he planned it out I hope that I still made him proud
Oh Oh
There's a picture in my hallway Of me on my wedding day There used to be a gold plaque But now it's been replaced
One day your definition Of happiness will change You'll find out a couple years from now It's not what you expect But you'll be proud
