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 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