[Verse]
Didn't know you struggled while I grew
But you taught me well that's all I knew
You fixed things up and showed me how
Kept it hidden but I see it now
[Verse 2]
When the world would bring you down
You'd put on a smile never a frown
Worked so hard knees on the ground
Yet never once did you back down
[Chorus]
You were my hero my first friend
Even when the roads would bend
I'm a daddy's girl till the end
Your lessons live in my heart again
[Bridge]
Saw you fix the broken things
Heard the wisdom in your sayings
Now I know the load you bore
Behind those eyes there's so much more
[Verse 3]
With your hands you built our world
Simple joys and love unfurled
Every day you gave your best
Even though you craved some rest
[Chorus]
You were my hero my first friend
Even when the roads would bend
I'm a daddy's girl till the end
Your lessons live in my heart again