Dance With My Father

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 ÔÇ˙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 song that would never ever end



How I'd love, love, love



To dance with my father again







Sometimes I'd listen outside her door



And I'd hear how my mama cried for him



I pray for her even more than me



I pray for her even more than me







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



Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream