A Song For Dad

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 till 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

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, yeah, yeah. 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

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

Sometimes I’d listen outside her door. And I’d hear how my mama crying 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

(Luther Vandross - dance with my father)