I have too little time
And they grow up so fast
With a daddy on the road
To make a little cash
I keep bringing home things
So 2 years too late
Next time I’ll bring back
Some real estate

Hey little pumpkins
Your dad is home
The ghost on the wall
That chased his songs
But by first light
When the bugs bite
Like the dark night
He’ll be gone

Never brought you to school
Never made you a meal
Never thought you how to pray
And not to steal
Too busy playing songs
For the lonely and drunk
Waking up hungover in the junk

Hey little pumpkins
Your dad is home
The ghost on the wall
That chased his songs
But by first light
When the bugs bite
Like the dark night
He’ll be gone

When you grow up
And your dad has checked out
And have kids to feed
You'll see what it’s all about
Better find a woman
Stronger than steel
Just like your mama
To keep it all real

Hey little pumpkins
Your dad is home
The ghost on the wall
That chased his songs
But by first light
When the bugs bite
Like the dark night
He’ll be gone