Always Be Your Dad

I wish I could have been there to protect you

When you appeared on the scene

I wish I could have been there when you were

Three, ten, thirteen, and sixteen

I wish I could have rocked you in my arms

When you were young

I wish I could have sang to you a lullaby

With the words all wrong

I couldn't be there from the start

But I can promise from my heart

I will be there in good times and sad

Wherever you are in the world

I'll always be your dad

I wish I could have kept you from the hurt

The fear, the shame

I wish I could have held your hand

And given you my name

I wish that things were different

That all your memories were sweet

I wish that you were always mine

And that your heart felt more complete

I couldn't be there from the start

But I can promise from my heart

I will be there in good times and sad

Wherever you are in the world

I'll always be your dad

I will be there for the rest of my life

I will be there when you become a wife

I will be there when you become a mother

I will be a good grandfather

I couldn't be there from the start

But I can promise from my heart

I will be there in good times and sad

Wherever you are in the world

I'll always be your dad

Lyrics-Matthew Bullen Music-Jana Bullen

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