Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence My father would me high and dance with my mother and me and then Spin around 'til I fell asleep Then up the stairs he would carry me And I knew for sure I was loved
If I 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 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
If I could steal one final one 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 mother cried for 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 the only man she loved I know you don't do it usually But dear Lord she's dying dance with my father again Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream