Lyrics
Many years ago, when I was young,
we’d get home from the store
I’d want to try and help my dad
as he’d unpack the car.
He’d smile and say, “I appreciate
what you’re trying to do,
But I’m afraid these packages
are too heavy for you.” and I’d say
Chorus:
I can take it, I’m strong enough,
don’t you worry about me
Put the load on my shoulders,
I can carry it, you’ll see.
I really am a big boy,
I can help, daddy, please.
I can take it, give it all to me.
vs2
The years passed by, I became a man
with a family of my own,
And then one day, as leaves came down,
dad called me on the phone.
We talked a while, ‘bout this and that,
then his voice seemed to break.
He said, “I’m afraid I’ve got bad news,
I don’t know what to say.” and I said
(2nd Chorus)
I can take it, I’m strong enough,
don’t you worry about me
No matter how bad the news is,
I can take it, you’ll see.
I know words don‘t come easy,
but tell me daddy, please.
I can take it, give it all to me.
Bridge
He said, “The doctor just told me
they can’t do anything,
I don’t have much longer,
son I was wondering
If you could help out your momma
with some things when I’m gone?
I’ll feel so much better
knowing you’ll be here at home.
vs3
Now I come to my Savior
with burdens hard to bear,
So many things keep piling up,
and on one seems to care.
I call out to the Father,
“Can you help me, Daddy, please?”
Then I hear His voice of comfort
as I fall down on my knees. And He says,
(3rd Chorus)
I can take it, I’m strong enough,
don’t you worry about me
Put the load on my shoulders,
I can carry it, you’ll see.
You don’t need that heavy burden,
don’t you want to feel free?
I can take it, give it all to me.
