This song is inspired by Steve Earle's "Copperhead Road"
http://www.vevo.com/watch/steve-earle/copperhead-road/USMV70400020
My Daddy’s named William
They call him Bill
Granddaddy was Wilbur
“Buck” its still
Sarah Ellen
My sweet baby gurl
She holds my heart
She is my world
My son’s the III
We call him Will
Third generation
Big shoes to fill
I’m Bill Jr.
Old friends add a “Ray”
A nickname proudly carried
From back in the day
Pride and honor
Still runs deep
Sacred tradition
I’m proud to keep
McBryde was my Momma
James her dad
We called him Papaw
A shipyard lad
I had two Mamaws
A blessing indeed
Incredible women
Sowed our family seed
I dream of them often
Always in peace
They guide me still
As my memories increase
So blessed with family
Fine memories
At times I’ve been blind
Yet they helped me see
There is nothing richer
Than precious love
A pedigree
From God above
Thank you Jesus
For blessings received
May I always be worthy
Your will achieved
© Bill Grimes Jr. 2011
