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 -til i 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 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 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
Play a song that would never, ever end
Cause 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