[Verse 1]
You fixed my bike chain, greasy hands
School bus late, but you always ran
Lunch box note in the side pocket
Big old grin when you saw me off it
You taught me how to hold my ground
How to lose and still stand proud
Maple syrup on the Saturday plate
You made small mornings feel first-rate
[Pre-Chorus]
And I remember
Every hard day
You were the answer
In your own way
[Chorus]
Father, child
Same old smile
You carried me
Mile by mile (father, child)
Father, child
Walk that line
Happy Father’s Day
You’re my kind
[Verse 2]
Now I see you in the way I talk
In my stubborn step, in my steady walk
Phone call late, just checking in
You still laugh at the shape I’m in
Now I bring you your favorite pie
You say “sit down, son,” and your eyes get bright
No gold frame, just a porch light glow
That’s the kind of love I know
[Pre-Chorus]
And I remember
Every hard day
You were the answer
In your own way
[Chorus]
Father, child
Same old smile
You carried me
Mile by mile (father, child)
Father, child
Walk that line
Happy Father’s Day
You’re my kind
[Bridge]
If I stumble, you don’t step back
You point me home and that’s that
No big speech, just a hand on my shoulder
I get stronger, get older
[Chorus]
Father, child
Same old smile
You carried me
Mile by mile (father, child)
Father, child
Walk that line
Happy Father’s Day
You’re my kind (my kind)
[Outro]
Happy Father’s Day
From your child
Happy Father’s Day
For the miles