Back when I was a child, before life all the innocence My 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 he would carry me And I knew for sure was loved
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him I'd play a song that would never, ever How I'd love, love, love To dance with my father again
When I 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 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, To dance with my father again Sometimes I'd listen outside her door And I'd hear how my mother cried for him 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 To dance my father again Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream