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

Sometimes I'd listen outside her door

And I'd hear how my mother cried for him

I'd pray for her even more than me

I'd pray for her even more than me oooooooohhhhhhhh

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 usally

But dear lord she's dying to dance with my father again