Bill

Blue eyes shining with an ornery spark

A playful spirit and a caring heart

You loved my grandma more than anything I’ve seen

Smoking Winston cigarettes out in the breeze

We’d take those long drives to the Lake of the Ozarks

Dropping peanuts in a Diet Pepsi right from the start

You taught us to take care of the cars that we drive

And to be a good person every day of our lives

You were the glue that held our family together

Through the easy times and the heavy weather

Saying "sweetheart" with a little joke and a smile

You were just like a dad to me all the while

You said no phones at the table when it's time to eat

Hold your family close, make the moments sweet

Cause tomorrow isn't promised in this crazy world

And I’ll always be proud to be your snagging girl

Out on the water when the morning was new

You let me drive the pontoon right beside you

Showing me the ropes with a patient grace

I can still see the peace written on your face

We’d go out snagging when the season came round

Leaving all our worries on the edge of town

Every hour on the lake, every story you told

Are the beautiful memories I’m going to hold

You were the glue that held our family together

Through the easy times and the heavy weather

Saying "sweetheart" with a little joke and a smile

You were just like a dad to me all the while

You said no phones at the table when it's time to eat

Hold your family close, make the moments sweet

Cause tomorrow isn't promised in this crazy world

And I’ll always be proud to be your snagging girl

I hate that I lived in a different town

When your health was failing and wearing you down

I wish I could have hugged you and said a proper goodbye

Told you how much I love you before you closed your eyes

But I thank you for the love and the time that we had

Thank you, Bill, for stepping up and being my dad

You were the glue that held our family together

Through the easy times and the heavy weather

Saying "sweetheart" with a little joke and a smile

You were just like a dad to me all the while

You said no phones at the table when it's time to eat

Hold your family close, make the moments sweet

Cause tomorrow isn't promised in this crazy world

I'll hold onto your memory like a precious pearl

And I’ll always be your snagging girl