He was old school and overawed, tough as nails as I recallFought a war and came back home, honest as the day was longRight before my grandpa died, he looked me right straight in the eyeSo here's some words to get you back, to help you on the journey of your lifeYou'll need a hero and a good dog, especially a good dogA hammer and a handsaw, band-aid now and thenYou'll need a home to come home toCome home to come home toSon, we all need a refugeAnd on a straight and narrow pathYou'll need to learn to bendYou'll need a good square, keep it levelAnd grace to face the devilYou'll need an angel flying by your sideOn the journey of your lifeOhRide the wind till we meet againOn the other side of lifeYou'll need some good luck and a BibleEspecially a BibleA lot of faith in God aboveA woman you can loveYou'll need a good song you can sing onA shoulder you can lean onYou'll have to draw a line sometimesWhen push comes to shoveYou'll need to lose someBe a winnerHave courage to surrenderYou'll need to laugh a lotAnd keep it lightOn the journey of your lifeAnd no matter the dreams you're chasingNever get above your racingYou may look simpleYou may look simpleBut things be amazingOn the journey of your lifeI'll be the angel flying by your sideOn the journey of your lifeI'll be the angel flying by your sideOn the journey of your lifeOn the journey of your life