[Verse 1]
I grew up on your advice
like a map in your old hands
when the road got rough and steep
you knew how to make a plan
You never asked for gold
just a little trust and time
and you carried all my fear
like it was part of the climb
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I see it clear
in the dust and pine
you were holding up the sky
one strong step at a time
[Chorus]
I'm grateful for Dad
grateful for Dad
you make me feel free
you make me feel glad
I'm grateful for Dad
grateful for Dad
your love is the road
that always brings me back
[Verse 2]
I cherish our riding
up in the mountains
windows down, cold air
and the world feels open
Your laugh in the curves
your hand on the wheel
those long quiet miles
still feel so real
And my favorite songs
sound better with you
folk rock on the speaker
and the sky all blue
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I see it clear
in the dust and pine
you were holding up the sky
one strong step at a time
[Chorus]
I'm grateful for Dad
grateful for Dad
you make me feel free
you make me feel glad
I'm grateful for Dad
grateful for Dad
your love is the road
that always brings me back
[Bridge]
If I ever lose my way
I'll know where I belong
in the steady of your words
in the muscle of your song
[Final Chorus]
I'm grateful for Dad
grateful for Dad
you make me feel free
you make me feel glad
I'm grateful for Dad
grateful for Dad
your love is the road
that always brings me back