[Verse 1]
Dax, you’re eight, Calvin, twelve,
And I still see those little boys running to me.
Curious minds with a thousand “why”s,
Exploring the world with wonder in your eyes.
“Help me, Daddy,” those little-boy hugs,
Falling asleep close, wrapped up in my love.
I never knew how fast the years would fly,
How the boys I held would grow before my eyes.
[Verse 2]
Road trips with the music turned up,
Family vacations and memories enough.
Laughing in the backseat, stopping along the way,
Those simple moments became my favorite days.
Every adventure, every picture, every place,
Are memories I’ll carry through time and space.
[Pre-Chorus]
Long workouts, endless practices,
Busy weekdays and weekends on the road.
Every mile, every sacrifice,
Was worth it just to watch you grow.
[Chorus]
I just want to be your hero,
The man you’re proud to call your dad.
The one you look up to,
The best example you’ve ever had.
I want to lead this family,
Show you what a good man should be.
And when you carry the Maybry name,
Carry it with strength and dignity.
Be better than me, reach higher than I’ve gone,
Build something great and keep this family strong.
Wherever life takes you, wherever you may be,
Remember, my sons, you’ll always be my legacy.
[Verse 3]
I taught you baseball, glove in your hand,
Basketball, learning how to make your stand.
Early mornings, late nights under the lights,
Giving everything you had, giving every fight.
And Calvin, now football is calling your name,
Another field, another lesson, another game.
I’ll never forget those moments in the sun,
Your first home runs at Cooperstown, what a memory, son.
Then another one on Father’s Day,
A gift no money could ever repay.
Watching you round those bases, trying not to cry,
Proud of the young man growing before my eyes.
[Verse 4]
I’ve watched you stumble, I’ve watched you grow,
Learn the things only life can show.
Endless questions from morning till night,
Some made me laugh, some made me think twice.
You’re becoming your own person, finding your way,
Learning to lead with every passing day.
One day you’ll have families of your own,
And I’ll watch my boys become men fully grown.
[Bridge]
But someday I’ll miss the snuggles,
I’ll miss “Help me, Daddy” too.
I’ll miss those little arms around me,
And the little boys I once knew.
I’ll miss the hugs, I’ll miss the tears,
But I’ll love you through the years.
[Final Chorus]
Dax and Calvin, growing strong,
I hope you know I’ve loved you all along.
Every workout, every practice, every sacrifice,
Was never just about sports—it was about your life.
Be strong, be humble, be honest, stand tall,
When life gets hard, don’t be afraid to fall.
Lead your families when your time has come,
And make the Maybry name proud of the men you become.
[Outro]
I want more for you than I ever had for me,
I want you to soar and become all you can be.
Dax and Calvin, my sons, my heart, my legacy—
Be better than me.
And always remember:
Daddy will always be proud of you.