What A Dad Should Do

Outside the ballroom of The Holiday Inn
my daughter hugs her boyfriend
he gives her a kiss
when did her swing set get rusty
she’s become a young woman
and it’s Saturday night cotillion
God what did I miss

Chorus

Never did what a Dad should do
never tucked you in and read
bedtime stories to you
I was working late while you were
hitting volleyballs and I heard about you
growing up in telephone calls

College applications and cherry red lipstick
on a table where there once was
crayons and dolls
get your daughter to the dance
she’s gorgeous my wife says
and I wish I would have been there
more than picking you up at shopping malls

Chorus

Bridge

The sun in your eyes makes you sparkle and shine
and that boy kissed you and you turned to me
and waved your hand
then you ran to the car hugged old Dad and said “Bye,
pick us up at midnight”
you seem to know I’m doing the best that I can

Chorus

© 2006 David Harris

http://www.DavidHarris.com libertybeach@mail.com All songs written by David Harris. Copyright 2006 Liberty Beach Music, BMI. Used by permission.

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