Who knows where the course will tell you

You''ve got many fortunate beliefs

Like love your girl and love your mother

Don''t wait until a cold December

Who knows when a brother''s goin'' down

Something every girl should know

Don''t count on some to make it home

''Cause that reminds me of a time when

All the lights were shining and the

Light was always more than one could use

And you were once a shining ocean

Giving light to those that wanted

Something more to hold than just the air

So give me something to remember

A diamond ring upon a finger

Something every girl should know

Don''t count on some to make it home

You don''t have to do what you''re told

I guess I''m kinda used to the cold