Karaoké Things That Matter Alan Jackson

A little girl puts on her skates

Sits down on the porch and waits

And hopes her daddy won't be long

One more call

One more meetin'

Afternoon turns into evenin'

Still he ain't made it home

Things that matter

And things that don't

Another place someone slams the door

Says I don't love you anymore

Looks like another sleepless night

Tossin', turnin' on the couch

He wonders if they'll work it out

It's all about bein' happy or bein' right

Things that matter

And things that don't

We only get so many trips around the sun

Some things matter some things don't

It's up to you to choose which one

We only get so many trips around the sun

Some things matter some things don't

It's up to you to choose which one

So tonight as I close my eyes

I pray Lord help me realize something I already know

There's things that matter

And things that don't

A little girl puts on her skates

Sits down on the porch and waits

And hopes her daddy won't be long