Tracy Lawrence - The Book You Never Read lyrics

You were lost and needed help I hoped that you would turn to me And when you couldn't save yourself I watched you drown your misery I see the damage that you've done Every tear drop and misstep You know I could have saved you, son I'm the book you never read Your grandaddy carried me in World War II Your grandma swears that I'm the truth Your parents hands were on me when they wed I'm like a member of the family Three generations, you've handed me down I'm in the drawer by your bed I'm the book you never read I can't take that first step for you When you take that step, you'll find You are the key, and I'm the door to Forgiveness and some peace of mind You know, Grandaddy carried me in World War II Your grandma swears that I'm the truth Your parents hands were on me when they wed I'm like a member of the family Three generations, you've handed me down And despite all they've said, I'm still the book you never read When the world treats you unkindly And your heart's heavy with regret That's when I wish you would find me I'm the book you never read Your grandaddy carried me in World War II Your grandma swears that I'm the truth Your parents hands were on me when they wed I'm like a member of the family Three generations, you've handed me down I'm in the drawer by your bed Still the book you never read Still never read