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Phil Collins – Father to Son (1989) | Track profile | Dork

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Father to Son

Release date: 20th November 1989

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"Father to Son" is a track by Phil Collins, from the album …But Seriously, released 20th November 1989. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Phil Collins.

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Father to Son

[Verse 1]

Somewhere down the road

You're gonna find a place

It seems so far

But it never is

You won't need to stay

But you might lose your strength on the way

[Verse 2]

Sometimes you may feel

You're the only one

'Cause all the things you thought were safe

Ooh, now they're gone

But you won't be alone

'Cause I'll be here to carry you along

Watching you till all your work is done

[Verse 3]

And when you find your heart

You'd better run with it

'Cause when she comes along

She could be breaking it

No, there's nothing wrong

You're learning to be strong, don't look back

She may soon be gone, so don't look back

She's not the only one, remember that

[Verse 4]

If your heart is beating fast

Then you know she's right

If you don't know what to say

Well, that's all right

You don't know what to do?

Remember she is just as scared as you

[Verse 5]

Don't be shy

Even when it hurts to say

Remember, you're gonna get hurt

Someday, anyway

Then you must lift your head

Keep it there, remember what I said

I'll always be with you don't forget

Just look over your shoulder I'll be there, oh, oh-oh

[Outro]

If you look behind you

I will be there

If you look behind you

I will be there

If you look behind you

I will be there…

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From …But Seriously

1989

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…But Seriously

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1989

—Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
—All of My Life
—Find a Way to My Heart
—Heat on the Street
—Colours
—Father to Son

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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Phil Collins
Producer: Hugh Padgham, Phil Collins
Bass: Leland Sklar
Drums: Chester Thompson
Guitar: Daryl Stuermer
Keyboards: Brad Cole
Vocals: Phil Collins