Verse
Back in high school, thought I was bold and smart
Then that green-eyed girl went and broke my heart
Said, “We’re not meant to be,” and walked away slow
I ran home crying, and my daddy said, "Now, son, you know…"
Pre-Chorus
Time rolls on, and the lessons are rough
Every heart learns when the times get tough
Through every joy, through every pain
I hear my daddy again...
Chorus
Dry your eyes, son — let that heartbreak go
This ain’t the end, just part of the road
Take it from me, put this heartache in the past
It’s not the first one that gets you — it’s the last
Verse
A few years later, suit and tie, nerves tight
My bride walked in, glowing in white
Caught my breath — couldn’t hold the tears
Dad leaned in, whispering words I’d heard for years...
Pre-Chorus
Time rolls on, but love can stay
And sometimes joy takes your breath away
Through happy tears, I felt the same
As when I heard his words again...
Chorus
Wipe those tears, son — let your spirit soar
This ain’t just a moment, it’s so much more
Now you understand what I told you in the past
It’s not the first one that gets you — it’s the last
Bridge
Now my boy’s grown, getting taller each day
And I still recall that poolside day
When a girl turned him down, said, "Go away"
He looked at me, and I just knew
I’d say what my daddy used to...
Chorus
Dry your eyes, boy — let that heartbreak go
She might’ve stung you, but you’ll still grow
Take it from me, put this heartache in the past
It’s not the first one that gets you
Outro
Yeah, it’s not the first one... but it won’t be the end
Those are the words I’ll pass down again
From my daddy’s heart, through mine so fast
It’s not the first one that gets you — it’s the last
