Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence 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 would carry me And I knew for sure I was loved
If 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 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 Then finally 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 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 my father again Sometimes I'd listen her door And I'd hear how my mother cried for him I pray for her even more than me 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 my father again Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream