Little Glove, Big Man

[Verse 1]
Tiny hand in a leather glove
Cap too big
Keeps fallin’ down
Chasin’ grounders in the clover
Dusty knees outside this town
You look back to see if I saw
Every stumble
Every swing
I just smile and raise my thumb
Like it’s the seventh-inning ring
[Chorus]
Little glove
Big man
Growin’ faster than I planned
From “Daddy
Watch” to “I got this”
In the space of one summer’s sun
Little glove
Big man
I’m just doin’ what I can
To teach you how to hold your word
Hold her heart
And stand
A good boy learnin’ how to be
A good man
[Verse 2]
Saturday on the front porch
You’re tied up in your Sunday shirt
Ask me how to talk to her
Like you’re afraid she’ll see you’re nervous first
“Son
You open every door
You listen more than you speak
You tell the truth when it’s hard
And you walk away from easy things”
[Chorus]
Little glove
Big man
Growin’ faster than I planned
From “Daddy
Stay” to “I’ll be fine”
In a heartbeat
You’re almost grown
Little glove
Big man
Just remember where you stand
Treat her kind when no one sees
Hold that promise in your hands
A good boy learnin’ how to be
A good man
[Bridge]
One day I’ll be in the bleachers
White hair under this same old brim (oh yeah)
Watch you show your own small shadow
How to throw
How to love
How to win
[Chorus]
Little glove
Big man
You’re out runnin’ every plan
From “pick me up” to pick-up truck
Tailgate talks and wedding bands
Little glove
Big man
Now your boy is in the stands
I hear my words in your voice
As you guide his shaking hands
Just a good boy I tried to raise
Raisin’ up another good man

rock, Warm country-rock band with male vocals, bright telecaster twang and brushed snare. First verse easy and nostalgic, chorus opens up with harmony stacks and organ pad. Second verse adds brighter drums and a melodic lead line answering the vocal phrases. Bridge drops to half-time with just acoustic, bass, and soft pedal steel, then full band kicks back in for a big final chorus and sing-along tag., country rock