Be more than his dad, br Be a chum to the lad; br Be a part of his life br Every hour of the day; br Find time to talk with him, br Take time to walk with him, br Share in his studies br And share in his play; br Take him to places, br To ball games and races, br Teach him the things br That you want him to know; br Don't live apart from him, br Don't keep your heart from him, br Be his best comrade, br He's needing you so! br br Never neglect him, br Though young, still respect him, br Hear his opinions br With patience and pride; br Show him his error, br But be not a terror, br Grim-visaged and fearful, br When he's at your side. br Know what his thoughts are, br Know what his sports are, br Know all his playmates, br It's easy to learn to; br Be such a father br That when troubles gather br You'll be the first one br For counsel, he'll turn to. br br You can inspire him br With courage, and fire him br Hot with ambition br For deeds that are good; br He'll not betray you br Nor illy repay you, br If you have taught him . br The things that you should. br Father and son br Must in all things be one — br Partners in trouble br And comrades in joy. br More than a dad br Was the best pal you had; br Be such a chum br As you knew, to your boy.