Luther Vandross - Dance With My Father Lyrics
Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocenceMy father would lift me up and dance with my mother and me and thenSpin me around ‘til I fell asleepThen up the stairs he would carry meAnd I knew for sure I was lovedIf I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with himI’d play a song that would never, ever endHow I’d love, love, loveTo dance with my father againWhen I and my mother would disagreeTo get my way, I would run from her to himHe’d make me laugh just to comfort meThen finally make me do just what my mama saidLater that night when I was asleepHe left a dollar under my sheetNever dreamed that he would be gone from meIf I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with himI’d play a song that would never, ever end‘Cause I’d love, love, loveTo dance with my father againSometimes I’d listen outside her doorAnd I’d hear how mama would cry for himI prayed for her even more than meI prayed for her even more than meI know I’m praying for much too muchBut could you send back the only man she lovedI know you don’t do it usuallyBut dear Lord she’s dyingTo dance with my father againEvery night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dreamed