Hey Daddy

You were headed out to work one day Making your rounds so you'd get paid What can I say Dad to make you stay with me Sometimes Daddy you just don't understand I want to be with you, that's my plan Come on Daddy, just this once Hey Daddy, you can't leave me now Who's going to take me fishing Who's going to show me how Who's going to teach me how to ride a bike How to throw a ball, and how to fly a kite Hey Daddy, you can't leave me now Well I was up late doing homework one night When you and Momma got into a fight And I heard you say, "I've had enough" You packed your bags getting ready to go You left me wondering and I didn't know If you were going to come back for me someday Hey Daddy, you can't leave me now Who's going to watch me grow up Who's going to hold my hand Who's going to teach me how to play guitar All about boys, and how to drive a car Hey Daddy, you can't leave me now You were coming home from the doctor today And I could tell things didn't go your way But I'm here to tell you Dad, just hang tough You got a lot more living to do So don't let it get the best of you I'm going to be here Dad, when things get rough Hey Daddy, you can't leave us now Who's going to spoil your grandkids Who's going to show me how Who's going to help me when I need advice How to raise a kid, and make a sacrifice Hey Daddy, you can't leave us now Well they say, that God's going to do what's fair But we need you more, more than He needs you up there Hey Daddy, you can't leave us now Who's going to spoil your grandkids Who's going to show me how Who's going to help me when I need advice How to raise a kid, and make a sacrifice Hey Daddy, you can't leave us now Hey Daddy, you can't leave us now Hey Daddy, you can't leave me now