There's A Lot Riding On That

She's only seventeen

Known him since last week

Now they're stealing down an old dirt road

Kissing on the grass

He's moving way too fast

Will she say yes

Will she say no

There's a lot riding on that

Like her whole life

Like her happiness

Just one wrong turn

And it's a lesson you can't unlearn

The angels look on

Holding their breath

Time stands still

Lord, she's scared to death

Will she find the light or take temptation's path

There's a lot riding on that

It's been one whole month

He hasn't touched that stuff

Now he's stopped at a red light

Outside Billy's bar

One more binge and she's gone

That green light comes on

Will he pull in

Or will he just drive on

You've got choices

Little voices talking in your head

Sometimes there are no second chances

Your whole world could change

In one easy way out second

Any girl any town

Tiny baby crying loud

She wore baggy shirts to hide it

But the truth is on her now

There's a mission down on fifth

Or there's a garbage bin

Such a little girl

For such a big decision