Verse 1]
I held you when the world was new
Your tiny breath, my point of view
You changed my name from man to dad
And gave me joy I never had
But son, this world ain’t always kind
And I can’t slow down the hands of time
I won’t be here for every mile
But I’ll be prayin’ all the while
[Chorus]
So if the road gets dark and cold
If you feel lost and all alone
You don’t have to search too far —
Just close your eyes and ask God
‘Cause though I may not stand beside
Your every tear, your every fight
My love won’t ever fade or stop
I’ll be there, if you ask God
[Verse 2]
You’ll grow into a stronger man
With bigger dreams than what I planned
And I may not afford the stars
But I’d trade my life to give your heart
A world that’s kind, a peace that stays
A fire that don’t burn out or fade
But when I go, don’t hang your head
I’ll still be cheering from the edge
[Chorus]
So if the road gets dark and cold
If you feel lost and all alone
You don’t have to search too far —
Just close your eyes and ask God
Though I won’t always be in sight
You’ll never leave my love behind
I’ll walk with you in every thought
I’ll be there, if you ask God
[Bridge – soft, almost spoken]
And when your race is run, my son
When your work on earth is done…
I’ll be waiting at the gates
With open arms and no more weight
To say, “You made me proud, my boy…
You lived your life with strength and joy.”
[Final Chorus – slow and full]
So when the world feels sharp and wrong
When you’re not sure where you belong
Don’t forget what we both got —
You’ll find me, if you ask God
No, love like mine don’t ever rot
I’m still your dad… if you ask God
[Outro – whispered with soft guitar]
I’ll be waitin’…
In the light…
On the other side…
For you, my son.
Nadework
