proud of your boy

Proud of your boy
Ill make you proud of your boy
Believe me, bad as Ive been, Ma
Youre in for a pleasant surprise
Ive wasted time
Ive wasted me
So say Im slow for my age
A late bloomer, Okay, I agree
That Ive been one rotten kid
Some son, some pride and some joy
But Ill get over these lousin up
Messin up, screwin up times
Youll see, Ma, now comes the better part
Someones gonna make good
Cross his stupid heart
Make good and finally make you
Proud of your boy
Tell me that Ive been a louse and loafer
You wont get a fight here, no, maam
Say Im a goldbrick, a goof-off, no good
But that couldnt be all that I am
Water flows under the bridge
Let it pass, let it go
Theres no good reason that
You should believe me
Not yet, I know, but
Someday and soon
Ill make you proud of your boy
Though I cant make myself taller
Or smartter or handsome or wise
Ill do my best, what else can I do
Since I wasnt born perfect like Dad or you
Mom, I will try to
Try hard to make you
Proud of your boy