Mother please forgive me but I must do this on my own You have always given me the love to make me strong Father you have shown me the way to be a man I promise to use these virtues everyday the best that I can Mother please forgive me but I must do this on my own If the road ever gets too tired, I'm gonna find my way back home Sister with your smile you know you make me smile too Brothers we got to stick together because I see myself in you My friends I thank you kindly and wherever we might roam If the road ever gets too tired, I'm gonna find my way back home Mother please forgive me but I must do this on my own If the road ever gets too tired, I'm gonna find my way back home