[Intro]
The hardest thing I've had to do
Is stand up here for you
And try to find the words to say
[Verse 1]
Dad, you were one of a kind
A man so full of life
With laughter and a stubborn streak
Never afraid to speak his mind
All those made-up songs you'd sing
And crazy hats you'd wear
Made everyday with you
A memory beyond compare
[Pre-Chorus]
You had a saying for everything
A wisdom in your heart
Especially when football and baseball were on
Playing such a vital part
[Chorus]
Oh, Dad, our hearts are broken now
But love still lights the way
Every memory of you
Fills our lives with brighter days
Live long and prosper, you'd say
A legacy so clear
We carry you within our hearts
Always and forever
[Verse 2]
Fifty-five years with Mom
A bond that showed us all
What commitment truly means
Standing proud and standing tall
You loved your five children so
Kris, Ryan, Sean, Caitlin, and me
But Grandpa brought a new joy out
For seventeen grandkids and 3 great grandkids to see
[Pre-Chorus]
Cheering them on, making them laugh
Your big heart always shone
Family was truly everything
Our foundation, our cornerstone
[Chorus]
Oh, Dad, our hearts are broken now
But love still lights the way
Every memory of you
Fills our lives with brighter days
Live long and prosper, you'd say
A legacy so clear
We carry you within our hearts
Always and forever
[Bridge]
You fought so hard, an athlete's soul
Through every challenge faced
Though tired, in your final days
Love in your eyes was traced
The last words you shared with me
"I love you," I still hear
We loved you enough to let you rest
Though we wished you still were here
[Verse 3]
I'll miss your good mornings, Dad
Your loud voice in the hall
Your funny faces, crazy clothes, coffee dates
I'll truly miss it all
Even the things that drove us crazy
Were just a part of you
Oh, our family's beating heart
Strong and ever true
[Final Chorus]
Oh, Dad, our hearts are broken now
But love still lights the way
Every memory of you
Fills our lives with brighter days
Live long and prosper, you'd say
A legacy so clear
We carry you within our hearts
Always and forever
[Outro]
We laugh, tell stories, love each other
Just like you taught us to
We'll make new memories, Dad
All because of you
We love you more than words can say
Until we meet again
May your soul live long and prosper, Dad
We love you so much
