[Father's Day is fast approaching. This song is for Dad. He passed away in 1994.]
It was in 1907
It was the year he was born
Oh, I just can't imagine
What it was like back then
And he told me these stories
From the 1930's
It was the Great Depression
They sold apples back then
People selling their houses
Living cold on the streets
Daddy knew this was coming
And he always had something to eat
Many things has he taught me
Many things have I seen
Even though when he left me
I was struggling within
When he held out his hand
On his deathbed to show
"I will love you forever
But, it's time to go..."
I remember the time when
I was six years old then
He had bought me a puzzle
To learn each State's capital
He made me put them together
With my eyes closed to wonder
If I'd finish it faster
With each piece facing down
I remember each President
From beginning and back
Daddy knew I could do better
And made me think even harder
Many things has he taught me
Many things have I seen
Even though when he left me
I was dying within
When he held out his hand
On his deathbed, I know
He would hold me forever
But, it's time to let go...
I don't want to let go...
Dad...
I wish I had hugged you tight that night
I wish I had never left your sight
You reached out your hand
But I kept mine
Because I had thought
"It's not yet time..."
It's time...
Oh, it's time...
Many things has he taught me
Many things have I seen
Oh, it's time...
I will love you forever
It's okay to let go....
Oh, it's time...
