Three Years Gone...

(Verse 1)

Three years gone, and I count every day

Lost in these walls with too much to say

I see your face in my dreams every night

But you’re growing older, out of my sight

(Pre-Chorus)

I missed your birthdays, missed Christmas too

Missed hearing you laugh, missed holding you

And all I can do is carry this pain

Pray you’ll forgive me, and know my name

(Chorus)

I know I let you down, left you alone

But you’re my heartbeat, my flesh and bone

I’d give every breath, and I’d serve every year

Just to be by your side, to pull you near

So when you feel lost, know I’m holding on

Three years gone, but it won’t be long

(Verse 2)

I remember the last time you held my hand

You didn’t understand why Dad couldn’t stand

Life took a turn I never meant for you

But I’ve changed, son, I swear it’s true

(Pre-Chorus)

Missed watching you grow, missed all your firsts

Each day without you, it hurts the worst

But I’m counting down till I’m free

Counting each day till you’re here with me

(Chorus)

I know I let you down, left you alone

But you’re my heartbeat, my flesh and bone

I’d give every breath, and I’d serve every year

Just to be by your side, to pull you near

So when you feel lost, know I’m holding on

Three years gone, but it won’t be long

(Bridge)

I’ve learned my lessons, I’ve done my time

Paid for mistakes that were only mine

If you’ll let me, I’ll make it right

I’ll fight for you with all my might

(Chorus)

I know I let you down, left you alone

But you’re my heartbeat, my flesh and bone

I’d give every breath, and I’d serve every year

Just to be by your side, to pull you near

So when you feel lost, know I’m holding on

Three years gone, but it won’t be long

(Outro)

Soon the door will open, and I’ll walk free

Hoping you’ll be there, waiting for me

To make up for time, to try to be

The father you needed, if you’ll let me

Three years gone, but my heart’s still true

Son, I’m coming back—coming back for you