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

And 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 the would never, ever end

How I'd love, love, love, to dance with my father, again



Oooooh



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 fell 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 Id listen outside her door

And Id hear how mama would cry for him

I prayed for her even more than me

I prayed for her even more than me



I know Im praying for much too much

But could you send the only man she loved

I know you dont do it usually

But dear lord shes dying to dance with my father again



Every night I fall asleep

And this is all I ever dream