Dear Ma
I'd like to call you mother though I can't be bothered now
Busy playing another place, singing to a crowd
But I mentioned your name
Since you can't be here yourself
I know it ain't the same
Don't have to say it, I can tell

Well, your boy he's been dreaming of this life for so long
Claims it's all he's ever needed
yet why's it feel so wrong?
No one could ever do for me what you have done
I miss you, Ma
And I love you dearly
Sincerely, your son

Dear Pa
Raised yourself a good son
though it often looks the other way
But I can guarantee you no one will ever take your place
And I mentioned your name
To the same crowd as I did Ma
'Cause even though you're by me
You're why I'm on a stage
Singing my songs

And your boy he's been dreaming of this life for so long
Claims it's all he's ever needed
yet why's it feel so wrong?
No one could ever do for me what you have done
I miss you, Pa
And I love you dearly
Sincerely, your son

Well, your boy he's been dreaming fantasies up in the air
But a dream without y'all is what I'd call a nightmare
'Cause no one could ever do for me what y'all have done

I thank you, Pa
And I miss you, Ma
And I love you both dearly
Sincerely, your son