That Scares Me

Once I had a fortune ridin' on the shoe Of a field goal kicker from LSU I never broke a sweat, hell, it was just a bet Now, I've climbed mountains and jumped from planes Even played chicken with a couple trains Lord, I've been a fool, I still kept my cool I don't mind admittin' this heart of mine Starts to pound thinkin' 'bout The day my son starts askin' me All about my history The things I don't want him to know The s*x, the drugs and rock n' roll Or the first time I watched my daughter Climb in some boy's car as I holler Honey, don't be late? I swallow hard while they drive away How sad my life without my wife would be Now that scares me This mornin' while I combed my hair I found a few stray grays in there And I laughed out loud, I guess I ain't that proud Some people are afraid to die But me and Jesus get along alright I'll be okay 'cause my Judgment Day will be The day my son starts askin' me All about my history The things I don't want him to know The s*x, the drugs, and rock n' roll On the night I walked my daughter Down the aisle in a stiff white collar Just to hear them say "Who gives this girl away" And leave her standin' while I find my seat Now that scares me The things I don't want them to know The s*x, the drugs, and rock n' roll And the day they call another house their home I'm hopin' they find everything that they need How sad my life without my wife would be Now that scares me, oh, that scares me --- That Scares Me - Van Zant