looking for his blanket to face the night   he wants his covers tucked in tight   he's got his dinsour in his arms and his footed pajamas   he jumps on the couch like a maniac   why can't he just be always three for me      he's gonna be the man i want him to be   he's out the door in flash and never looking back   and the clock just keeps on ticking on   look at the big boy now he's off to school   he's got his bookbag and his golden rule   got his basketball for break   kiss for mom and daddy too   why can't he always be six for me      he's gonna be the man i want him to be   he's out the door in flash and never looking back   and the clock just keeps on ticking on   i was coaching his team on the day of his first   touchdown and i watched him celebrate   the games are so much fun    and the uniforms is supercold   the backyard is way to small   and the clock just keeps ticking on      he's gonna be the man i want him to be