*Gospel-driven Disciples

Rule Number One

Gregg Metcalf

9-17-2020

Chorus:

Daddy, last night you broke rule number one

It’s the most important one you said

You might break a few before your done

But last night you broke rule number one

Rule number one, come home to mom and me

It’s a rule that should never have to be

But in the blink of an eye your shift was done

Daddy, last night you broke rule number one

I knew you came in my room last night

You kissed my cheek and turned off the light

It was time for work like every night before

I whispered I love you as you closed my door

Daddy, you know that I’m so proud of you

And I know how much you love what you do

You look so brave and strong in your uniform

Protect and serve was why you were born

You told me about the rules you go by

To keep you safe so nobody has to die

But my favorite rule was for your son

Come home to me was rule number one

This morning your best friend stopped by

Momma opened the door and began to cry

With his head bowed low he said to her

A robbery went bad in a great big blur

Chorus:

Daddy, last night you broke rule number one

It’s the most important one you said

You might break a few before your done

But last night you broke rule number one

Rule number one, come home to mom and me

It’s a rule that should never have to be

But in the blink of an eye your shift was done

Daddy, last night you broke rule number one

Recitation:

Now you’ll never come home to mom and me

You did a job nobody wants to do or see

I’ll always be proud of everything you’ve done

Even though you broke rule number one

Chorus:

Daddy, last night you broke rule number one

It’s the most important one you said

You might break a few before your done

But last night you broke rule number one

Rule number one, come home to mom and me

It’s a rule that should never have to be

But in the blink of an eye your shift was done

Daddy, last night you broke rule number one