Control
Skaggs Lyrics

When I was a boy daddy was my guiding light
As a young boy, my father was the one who led me and showed me the way.

We'd take walks and talk about fishing girls and life
We would go on walks together and have conversations about fishing, girls, and life in general.

He'd help me with my homework cheer me up when I was down
Whenever I needed help with homework or was feeling low, he was there to assist me and bring me back up.

Best friend that I ever had I miss havin' him around
He was not only my father but also my best friend, and I feel his absence deeply.

He'd say do the very best you can with all that you've been blessed
He would encourage me to always do my best with the things I have been given in life.

And if the load's too great for you the Lord will do the rest
He believed that if the burdens in life become too heavy, the Lord would be there to help carry them.

Keep one thing in mind if all else should fail
Even when everything else fails, there is still one important thing to remember.

You can't control the wind but you can adjust the sail
We cannot change the uncontrollable events in life, but we can adapt and make the best out of what we have.

Daddy lost his job when the factory closed
My father lost his job when the factory shut down.

Times were hard bills to pay he was troubled and it showed
Our family faced financial difficulties, and my father was visibly troubled by this situation.

But he said son don't worry it's all to no avail
Despite the challenges we faced, my father urged me not to worry because worrying would not change anything.

We can't control the wind but we can adjust the sail
Although our situation was not ideal, my father reminded me that we could still make the best out of our circumstances.

I think of his advice when life turns its back on me
Whenever I feel like life is against me, I remember the advice my father gave me.

There is no mountain I can't climb if I start down on my knees
With faith and humility, I can conquer any challenge that life throws my way.

I'll do the very best I can with all that I've been blessed
Just like my father taught me, I will always strive to do my best with what I have been given in life.

And if the load's too great for me the Lord will do the rest
If the burdens of life become too much to bear, I trust that the Lord will step in and help carry them.

I'll keep one thing in mind if all else should fail
No matter how dire the circumstances, there is always one crucial thing to remember.

I can't control the wind but I can adjust the sail
As my father taught me, I cannot change the uncontrollable aspects of life, but I can adapt and make the best of what is within my control.