If You Ask God

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

I’ll be waitin’…

In the light…

On the other side…

For you, my son.