Dance With My Father

[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'd pray for her even more than me

I'd 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

This is all I ever dream