My Dad

When the family car pulled out the drive

And I was left behind again

You saw the tears I tried to hide

And you wouldn't let that be the end

When she made me feel like I didn't belong

You stepped right up and made me strong

You grabbed your keys and said, "Come on, kid"

You shielded me from the things she did

You have always been my hero, Dad

The safest place I've ever had

Through all the times I've let you down

You were the one who stuck around

I'm sorry for the hurt I caused

Through every mistake and every flaw

I need you, and I love you, Dad

We'd head on down to the Little Beaver

Just a table for two, you and me

I was a wounded kid, you were a believer

In the person that I could be

When I was made to feel worthless and small

You made me feel like I was ten feet tall

Just sitting in that restaurant booth

You showed me love and you spoke the truth

You have always been my hero, Dad

The safest place I've ever had

Through all the times I've let you down

You were the one who stuck around

I'm sorry for the hurt I caused

Through every mistake and every flaw

I need you, and I love you, Dad

I know I didn't show it as I got older

I put a heavy weight upon your shoulder

I couldn't see your trying and your sacrifice

I'm sorry that I didn't treat you right

But your protective heart is what kept me safe

And I'm thanking God for it today

'Cause you have always been my hero, Dad

The safest place I've ever had

Through all the times I've let you down

You were the one who stuck around

I'm sorry for the hurt I caused

Through every mistake and every flaw

I need you, and I love you, Dad

Yeah, you will always be my hero, Dad