Play childish games
don't complain 
when they go wrong
Stay in your lane
don't complain 
and don't be long
stray from the path
don't look back
don't fall forward
Such a shame for the child
when it's all said and done
 
Play in your room
don't presume
things will go well
Lay in your tomb
don't assume
it's heaven or hell
Pray for mercy
while trying to avoid controversy
The sins of the father
are played on the son

Sins of the father
Sins of the son
Why should we bother?
What have we done?

Playing with fire
may require
being bolder
So uninspired
I'm getting tired
of getting older
Lay all the blame
feel no shame
feel no sorrow
The sins of the father
betrayed by the son

Sins of the mother
Sins of the dad
Sinned on my brother
Sins that were bad

Play stupid games
use your brains
choose your battles
Weigh childhood claims
from the lanes
that you straddle
Pay as you go
cause you know
children tattle
The sins of the father
were  shared by everyone

Sins of the father
Sins of the son
Why should we bother?
What have we become?

Sins of the mother
Sins of the dad
Sinned on my brother
they made me so mad

sins against faith 
sins of the flesh
sins from your birth
sins at your death

Sins of the Father

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