as my neighbor down the street.
I may never be as wealthy
as some other men I meet.
I may never have the glory
that some other men have had.
But I've got to be successful
as a little girl's dad.
There are certain dreams I cherish
That I'd like to see come true.
There are things I would accomplish
ere my working time is through.
But the task my heart is set on
is to guide a little girl
And make myself successful
as that little gal's dad.
It's the one job that I dream of,
It's the task I think of most.
If I fail that growing youngster,
I'd have nothing else to boast.
I may never come to glory,
I may never gather gold.
Men may count me as a failure
When my business life is told.
But if he who follows after
shall be manly, I'll be glad,
For I'll know I've been successful
as a little girl's dad.
For though wealth and fame I'd gather
all my future would be sad,
If I failed to be successful
as that little girl's dad.
Known by the world
But a hero he was
To his little girl.
My daddy was God
Who knew all things
And better than Santa
With the gifts he'd bring.
I knew his voice
Before I could speak
And loved it when
He would sing me to sleep.
He changed my diapers
And sat up all night
When my body was weak
And I'd put up a fight.
He'd come home late
With not much to say
And made us all kneel
As he taught us to pray.
He taught us life's lessons
Of right from wrong
And instilled in us values
That we might be strong.
And so through the years
Like a hero he stood
Working to give
All that he could
His presence was important
And we loved to see him smile
For no one in the world
Could emulate his style.
And so dear Dad
My best memory to recall
Is the gift of your presence
The greatest gift of all.
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