Dance With My Father

Back when I was a child

Before life removedall the innocence

My father would lift me high

And dance with my mother and me

And thenSpin me around til' I fell asleep

Then up the stairs he would carry me

And I knew for sure I was loved

If I could get another chance

Another walk another dance with him

I'd play a songthat would never never end

How I'd love love loveTo dance with my father again

OooohWhen I and my mother disagreed

To get my way I would runfrom her to him

He'd make me laugh just to comfort meYeah yeah

Then finally make me do

just what my momma said

Later that night when I was asleep

He left a dollar under my sheet

Never dreamed that hewould be gone from me

If I could steal one final glance

One final stepOne final dance with him

I'd play a song that'd nevernever end

Cos I'd love love loveto dance with my father again

Sometimes I'd listenoutside the door

And I'd hear how my mommaof cried for him

I pray for her even more than meI pray for her even more than meI know I'm praying for much too muchBut could you send back

The only man she lovedI know you don't do it usually

But dear Lord she's dying

To dance with my father again

Every night I fall asleepand this is all I ever dream