Back when I was a child Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high And dance with my mama 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
When me and my mama would disagree Took it my way I would run from her to him
It'd 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 glance One final step, one final 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 mama cried for him
I'd pray for her even more than me I'd pray for her even more
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 with my father again
Every night I fall asleep This is all I ever dream
This is all I ever dream