Dance With My Father (American Idol Performance)

[Verse 1] Back when I was a child Before life removed all the innocence My father would lift me high And dance with my mother and me and then Spin me around 'til I fell asleep Then up the stairs, he would carry me And I knew for sure I was loved [Chorus] If I could get another chance Another walk, another dance with him I'd play a song that would never, ever end How I'd love, love, love To dance with my father again [Verse 2] When I and my mother would disagree To get my way, I would run from her to him He'd make me laugh just to comfort me Then finally make me do Just what my mama said Later that night when I was asleep He left a dollar under my sheet Never dreamed that he would be gone from me [Chorus] If I could steal one final glance One final step, one final dance with him I'd play a song that would never, ever end 'Cause I'd love, love, love To dance with my father again [Bridge] Sometimes I'd listen outside her door And I'd hear how my mother cried for him I pray for her even more than me I pray for her even more than me [Chorus] I know I'm praying for much too much But could you send back the only man she loved I know you don't do it usually But dear Lord she's dying to dance with my father again [Outro] Every night I fall asleep And this is all I ever dream