dance with my father

演唱: Luther vandross





Back when I was a child



Before life removed all the innocence



My father would lift me high



And dance with my mother and me and then



Spin me around'till fell asleep



Then up the stairs he would carry me



And I knew for sure I was loved







If I could get another chance another walk another dance with him



I'd play a song that would never ever end



How I'd love love love



To dance with my father again







When I and my mother would disagree



To get my way I would run from her to him



He'd make me laugh just to comfort me



Then finally make me do just what my mama said



Later that night when I was asleep



He left a dollar under my sheet



Never dreamed that he would be gone from me







If I could steal one final glance one final step one final dance with him



I'd play a song that would never ever end



Cause I'd love love love



To dance with my father again







Sometimes I'd listen outside her door



And I'd hear how my mother cried for him



I pray for her even more than me



I pray for her even more than me







I know I'm praying for much too much



But could you send back the only man she loved



I know you don't do it usually



But dear Lord she's dying



To dance with my father again



Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream