Trace Adkins - Then They Do Lyrics






In the early rush of morning,
Trying to get the kids to school:
One's hanging on my shirt-tail,
Another's locked up in her room.
And I'm yelling up the stairs:
"Stop worrying 'bout your hair, you look fine."

Then they're fightin' in the backseat,
And I'm playing referee.
Now someone's gotta go,
The moment that we leave.
And everybody's late,
I swear that I can't wait till they grow up.

Then they do, and that's how it is.
It's just quiet in the mornin',
Can't believe how much you miss,
All they do and all they did.
You want all the dreams they dreamed of to come true:
Then they do.

Now the youngest is starting college,
She'll be leavin' in the Fall.
And Brianna's latest boyfriend,
Called to ask if we could talk.
And I got the impression,
That he's about to pop the question any day.

I look over at their pictures,
Sittin' in their frames.
I see them as babies:
I guess that'll never change.
You pray all their lives,
That someday they will find happiness.

Then they do, and that's how it is.
It's just quiet in the mornin',
Can't believe how much you miss,
All they do and all they did.
You want all the dreams they dreamed of to come true:
Then they do.

No more Monday PTA's,
No carpools, or soccer games.
Your work is done.
Now you've got time that's all your own.
You've been waitin' for so long,
For those days to come.

Then they do, and that's how it is.
It's just quiet in the mornin',
Can't believe how much you miss,
All they do and all they did.
You want all the dreams they dreamed of to come true:
Then they do.

Ah, then they do.





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  1. V.... S....

    Your voice tickles my enters if single I'm a good woman still alone not touched over 12 years still no lie but watch vaulters love yourself your new music is good to hear proud of u dear love ya

  2. S.... B....

    My kids will always be my babies, and I will always be there for them.

  3. M.... J....

    My oldest is 29, my youngest is 9. 😢😭😢😭

  4. S.... O....

    i was crying in my room listening to this song while my 10 lil girl and 15 boy were asleep..
    it touched me

  5. T.... W....

    I’m from the Bronx New York and I’m Puerto Rican.. and everyone talks shit about country music.. but the best story telling songs come from this genre..

  6. B.... A....

    Country in my blood

  7. C.... N....

    Every Monday morning ever

  8. A.... T....

    I love that song and loves tracr akins music

  9. L.... C....

    My son chose this song for our mother-son dance at his wedding. My new favorite song. ❤️

  10. E.... E....

    I just had my first "I cant wait for them to grow up" moment the other day. I needed this song. 😰

  11. A.... A....

    Who the hell would give this song a thumbs down????

  12. D.... S....

    This song is so true. Csbt stop crying kids grow up to fast today

  13. C.... G....

    My sons are leaving the house they grew up in one is leaving October other one leaving in November where does time go I remember them when they were playing on their bike running around the house and chasing each other around the house and I'm crying love my boys

  14. C.... L....

    Yes they do. 5 girls..26 22(twins) 19 and 16😭

  15. H.... ....

    Who put this bowl of onions here.. Great song TA...great song..

  16. p.... ....

    beautiful son Trace

  17. R.... J....

    Do boyfriends ask to talk to girlfriend's fathers before they propose to girlfriend anymore, that is, if the father is even there to begin with?

    R.... J....

    My husband asked my parents last year.

  18. c.... M....

    Yes.great. love it.thanks👏

  19. g.... ....

    Damn this song hits hard my kiddos are all grown up and out on their own! Their mom and I are divorced there isn't a day that goes by I miss those days

  20. S.... M....

    So true, this song brings me tears. What a great song and voice.

  21. M.... o....

    Wow love my boys and GOD thanks!

  22. K.... ....

    Danced to this song with dad on my wedding day <3

  23. J.... S....

    God bless.

  24. B.... 2....

    Sitting here trying to get my 2 girls to take a nap..been at it for sometime now..ive said more time than i can count that i cant wait for them to be older..this song is made me think twice. Wish i could always here this song play in my head when things seem like a crazy circus..might help me change my perspective.

    B.... 2....

    I have 3 grown children and a 11 yr old. Enjoy them when they r little.

  25. E.... P....

    My dad dedicated this to me, definitely one of his all time favorites, he’s gone and it fucking kills me!!!! Only got these memories now...

  26. R.... B....

    Hello, Trace. I am from Russia. Recently discovered Your music. I've been listening to You for a week. I'm getting real pleasure. Great performance, great songs. I wish You success in the future, as well as health and personal happiness. Peace to Your home.

  27. J.... c....

    I never missed anything when she grew up, I never wanted her to grow up, but she did and is and I feel like I've lost her it's killing me

  28. J.... D....

    Trace has two modes, before kids and after. And i'm here for it all.

  29. j.... ....

    My boy found happiness, he overdosed on heroin and fentanyl . He was only 25 and he is at peace with Jesus

    j.... ....

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I cant imagine the pain you're going through. May God be with you friend. I'll keep you in my prayers 🙏

    j.... ....

    So sorry for your loss...

  30. K.... C....

    I just had my first child a few days ago. I love my princess

  31. C.... G....

    On so I just turned eleven and wonder why I can't just grow up because there is so much drama depression and it's confusing. So now that I'm graduating with grade in just scared of sixth grade. So here I come world. Get ready for me.

    C.... G....

    Camdyn Gann Be grateful and take advantage of all the world has to offer you.
    Life is Beautiful! The Best is, yet, to come. Don’t waste a moment! 🙏🤗🙏

  32. C.... G....

    My youngest son is moving away from home in August and I'm crying because he was my sickest kid as a baby and they didn't think he would get past 15 he is now 24

  33. J.... G....

    I'm moving away from home in August

  34. K.... ....

    I think I just found the perfect song for the Mother/Son dance at my son's wedding. ❤️❤️❤️

  35. S.... D....

    I don't have kids, but I've got friends that do and I know their parents can also relate to it as well.

  36. N.... S....

    Beautiful song🌷❤🤠💙🛫⚓🇺🇸❤💙🛫⚓🇺🇸❤💙🛫⚓🇺🇸❤💙🛫⚓🇺🇸❤💙

  37. C.... 9....

    I can't decide if this or Tim McGraw's "My Little Girl" will be the father daughter song at my wedding

  38. j.... r....

    not a father yet dating a good friend with a daughter i find myself taking on more fatherly aspects with my niece (her father isnt around alot) and i have to say im 22 she drives me nuts most times but when i pick her up from preschool and she says "thats my uncle john" i smile deep inside and its cuz for most of my life i never thought id have a chance to be any kind of parental figure it feels so nice and it makes me feel so good inside

  39. C.... F....

    My Daughter was born 3 days ago. She was premature and is in the NICU. I know how fast they grow because my oldest is now 14 and she is already becoming a grown woman. Life is short and you dont want to miss a thing. Keep your love close to heart and shower your babies all you can. You never know what tomorrow holds and what the future will bring. Good luck to all of you.


    Gracey Elizabeth Paige, Daddy loves you and cant wait to see what kind adventure we will find.

  40. K.... S....

    So true

  41. E.... P....

    my dad use to sing this to me when i was younger and i realize what he was trying to tell me all along 😭😭

  42. J.... B....

    Love this guy. Sings just as you see & what a great show!

  43. B.... D....

    Crying thinking about my parents raising me and my brothers. Now I'm raising my daughter with my husband ❤️

  44. z.... C....

    Best cd

  45. u.... ....

    Wow how time flies my two nephews are now 13 and 10 I don't see the oldest really anymore hes to busy and the younger one hasn't gotten to that point but God I love those boys to death

  46. R.... P....

    I love this song

  47. C.... L....

    3 Kids 1 on the way and I see them all growing up, and this shit is making me ball.

  48. D.... M....

    I have a baby boy, 8 months old, and im crying rn bc hes gonna grow up one day and i cant deal with that.

  49. 0.... ....

    Still one of the best songs here on March 17 2019! My oldest just moved & now just my youngest & sooner or later he will leave. It’s already so quiet. I don’t know but this is so hard to see you’re babies grow up. Still crying because my oldest left. ( Superman’s Wife)

  50. U.... ....

    I’ve listened to this song ever since I was about 10 when my dad gave me his old MP3 player and every time I listen to it I think long and hard about what he has been through growing up

  51. a.... m....

    This was my sisters father daughter dance at her wedding. perfect song to describe big families. we all cried. i cried when i first heard it

  52. D.... H....

    he sing good

  53. D.... L....

    I remember getting an email from my parents the night I moved into my college dorm in 2003 saying how proud they were of me. I read it right as this song started to play. I balled like a baby. Now I have a baby and can't hardly believe she's already six months old. Man how time flies.

  54. O.... O....

    What a beautiful song.

  55. N.... M....

    as i mother, this song hits the heart i swear.

  56. L.... J....

    Greenville, TX

  57. L.... J....

    L o v E❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

  58. L.... J....

    Hmmmmmm❤️😘😘😘
    Greenville, Tx

  59. T.... ....

    So many emotional wimps in this section

  60. J.... p....

    I dont wanna grow up.

  61. E.... K....

    Who cut the onions 😭💗

  62. A.... G....

    my mother is going to play this song at her wedding it's just such a tear breaker

  63. S.... R....

    My mom and dad had a vow renewal wedding ceremony because they never officially had a wedding, I danced with my dad and my brother danced with my mom to this song. It was extremely hard not to cry.

  64. N.... K....

    I have a 4 year old and a 1 1/2 year old! Everyday I am just exhausted from my Mommy duties, but at the end of the day when they are finally asleep and cuddled up on mom I thank god!

  65. s.... ....

    Love this SONG but I LOVE what this song shows a LOVING Family and I really do hope that what this man had lots of people don't Realize what they have til its either almost Either Gone or almost gone,and coming from someone that didn't have a LIFE like this at all PLEASE don't take this Kind of LIFE for Granted EVER cause you REALLY don't understand what kind of FAMILY like this you have is a Blessing and NOT everyone has it....And not even some people don't even have Loving Mother's or Father's and as a Child it Scars you pretty much for LIFE sadly and that stuff as a Child you can't ever forget and your Parents just don't give a Flying care....Well God Bless Everyone and PLEASE Don't take your Loving Family for Granted if you Have it !!!

  66. B.... N....

    Wow how beautiful done watered down .i love the words to the song i love to look at the beautiful blue skys surrounding that beautiful farm. U can see the snow. I like the way trace sings the words it really goes deep in the ❤ and so much feeling .his video fits the song right till the last word. I love trace cus of his awesome voice it's so deep in some of his songs ..
    Like when he sings Roger Miller song god that was a wonderful performance he done king of the road his voice was so deep he had the words right. I loved it and im sure Roger Miller would have given him amen .bless u trace keep up the good work miss b

  67. J.... M....

    If we could live life backwards..it was always so hectic. Single Mom, going to school and working, never enough time...regrets.

  68. L.... T....

    In the early rush of morning
    Trying to get the kids to school
    One's hangin' on my shirt tail
    The other's locked up in her room
    And I'm yellin' up the stairs
    "Stop worrying about your hair, you look fine"

    Then they're fightin' in the back seat
    And I'm playing referee
    Now someone's gotta go
    The moment that we leave
    And everybody's late
    I swear I can't wait 'til they grow up

    Then they do
    And that's how it is
    It's just quiet in the morning
    Can't believe how much you miss
    All they do
    And all they did
    You want all the dreams they've dreamed of to come true
    Then they do

    Now the youngest is starting college
    She'll be leaving in the fall
    And Brianna's latest boyfriend
    Called to ask if we could talk
    And I've got the impression
    That he's about the pop the question any day

    I look over at their pictures
    Sittin' in their frames
    I see them as babies
    I guess that'll never change
    You pray all their lives
    That someday they will find happiness

    Then they do
    And that's how it is
    It's just quiet in the morning
    Can't believe how much you miss
    All they do
    And all they did
    You want all the dreams they've dreamed of to come true
    Then they do

    No more Monday PTAs
    No more carpools or soccer games
    Your work is done
    Now you've got time that's all your own
    You've been waiting for so long
    For those days to come

    Then they do
    And that's how it is
    It's just quiet in the morning
    Can't believe how much you miss
    All they do
    And all they did
    You want all the dreams they've dreamed of to come true
    Then they do
    Oh, and then they do

  69. C.... ....

    Country Music is so much better than most other genre's... So much heart and soul put into these songs... Songs is hardly a fitting word for some of these works of lyrical art.

  70. G.... G....

    Our babies.

  71. M.... P....

    The recording was better than the video. I love this song.

  72. L.... Y....

    Great song

  73. H.... M....

    My favorite singer all time cournty

  74. K.... ....

    All best country was 2009!

    K.... ....

    No the 90s was the best.

    K.... ....

    90's-2009 in all music da best

  75. A.... C....

    My childhood revisted 💜😭

  76. s.... M....

    Kentucky Louisville mom dad trace Adkins Stevie.mobley love you😎

  77. R.... F....

    This song relates to me know days. I was dreading these days when this song first came out.

  78. J.... S....

    Cant beleive I missed his concert when he was in California.. Would of been the first time . Well guess there is a next time.. to be the first time.. did I just write a part of a country song?

  79. T.... M....

    middle of 7 kids here... The oldest is almost 40 and the youngest will be 16 in January. my parents REALLY spaced us hahaha.

    this song really hit a place in my heart. 2 more years and the baby sis will be an adult and then... it's over lol. The rest of us are all grown up.

  80. T.... K....

    Remember the days of butterfly kisses and daddy when are you coming home then they grow up my daughter got raped she's never forgiven me for this I was overseas when it happened they let me come back from the war they do not let me see the man in court who raped my daughter for all you fathers out there take heed with what I am saying hold your children close never forsake them they are your life they will make you mad they will make you sad they will make you smile they will make you full of joy I have not seen my daughter since she has never forgiven me so all you fathers out there take heed I'm what I'm saying never take life for granted it will come back to haunt you

    T.... K....

    She will come back. You were fighting for us then that guy couldnt face you. That shows that he is a pussycat. He have his turn I hope that guy have a daughter then he know what it's like. He should get hung by his penis since he like getting kids. My oldest is 17 and I couldnt see that.

  81. J.... M....

    I’m about to be a daddy myself to a beautiful daughter. Unfortunately my job makes me travel near and far, year in and year out. I want to be there every second she’s growing up and teach her everything my parents taught me. I can’t wait to meet you Elle-Mae ❤️

  82. B.... N....

    This is a very beautiful song that has a lot of heart and soul. Has a lot of meaning to it i like the song i think tracy sings it very well he sings a lot about children and family that is so great god bless him Barbara from Florida

  83. L.... G....

    Unless you live this, you don't understand. God has blessed me with 3 great children. They grow so fast and i am thankful for every minute. From the laughs to the tears. Thank You God.

  84. H.... M....

    I'm one fan of Trace Adkins favorite Singer all time favorite Singer in Courtny music

  85. c.... l....

    Wrong song to listen to when your baby is grown and moving out today😢

  86. K.... K....

    I still cry when I hear this song. I think about my kids all the time. One is 13 and the other will be 5. Time sure does fly by. Slow down already. It feels just like yesterday that I brought them home from the hospital 😭

  87. K.... Q....

    I said this, now i have one on her own, two more following, three will be next ones

  88. k.... m....

    I have 3 daughters. The oldest is 12 and will be entering into her teens this year😥 the middle one just turned 10, and the baby will be 7 in Abt a month. I used to say I couldn't wait til they could take care of themselves then they do....my babies aren't babies anymore 😥😥😥

  89. C.... L....

    Yes they do...the light at the end of the tunnel GRANDKIDS ARE FREAKING AWESOME

  90. J.... S....

    With three grown children who are completely independent now this soon hits home to me. Trace seems to always capture my feelings about life and growing older.

  91. G.... F....

    He is not crying because he is growing up, he feeling sad because of the memory that he'll remember as he grows up. As a grand father, watch my baby's grow, take husband's have there own family, it's all about change young man. Congraduatlation on haveing a hart. Cherish the moment with your family and friends, remember them. Open your arms and welcome the new years of experience and wisdom.

  92. M.... o....

    Thank you god, but they do leave, and then lonlyness!!!!!!!!!!

  93. M.... o....

    they grow up , and miss them!

  94. P.... K....

    🎼❤❤❤

  95. v.... s....

    I just want to say I love ALL of your SONGS...(you make me stop, and listen, about life's greatest gifts,we miss).... I wish I can afford to see your shows...(64 yrs, so I enjoy these great video)...thank you so much, GOD BLESS your family....😫💦👍💖💖💖💖💖💖

  96. f.... l....

    Omg this is so touching. My little twins are 21 can’t believe it, yes they did.💔

  97. K.... B....

    AWESOME SONG BABY LOVE IT TO YOUR JUST SO AWESOME MY LOVE HURRY HOME

  98. S.... T....

    I'm in such hopes to get my picture taken with him when we see him in Vinton Louisiana on July 7 2018 at Delta Downs.

  99. L.... W....

    This song makes you cry internally at times