Christian, Christian Country, Contemporary Christian, Southern Gospel
The title to my first gospel CD says it all..."I Sing When I Praise...I Praise When I Sing."
Story behind the song
I lost my dad many years ago. There are times I still feel his presence. He wasn't perfect, but what he did for me in my life I could never begin to repay.
Lyrics
I SAID MY PRAYERS EVERY NIGHT
MY DAD WAS THERE TO WITNESS THE SIGHT
HE SAID, “GOD LISTENS TO YOU, SON
AND FORGIVES THE WRONGS YOU’VE DONE.”
“DADDY,” I SAID, “I’VE GOT A TEST ON FRIDAY.”
HE SAID, “LET’S PRAY TOGETHER,” AND HE HEARD ME SAY
“PRAY WITH ME DADDY, I CAN’T DO IT ALL ALONE
A WORD FROM YOU WILL HELP, WITH SOME WORDS OF MY OWN
I’M SCARED, I’M SHAKING, I’M CHILLED TO THE BONE
PRAY WITH ME DADDY, I CAN’T DO IT ALL ALONE.”
THE SUN WAS SHINING OH SO BRIGHT
MY DAD WAS STANDING ON MY RIGHT
HE SAID, “YOUR LIFE WON’T BE THE SAME
WHEN THAT GIRL SHARES YOUR NAME.”
“DADDY,” I SAID, “WILL I MAKE IT OK?”
HE SAID, “LET’S PRAY TOGETHER,” AND HE HEARD ME SAY
(REPEAT CHORUS)
NOW MY LIFE IS GONNA TAKE ME
DOWN SOME ROADS THAT I CAN’T SEE
MY DAD’S NO LONGER HERE TO HELP
I’M OUT HERE DOING IT BY MYSELF
“DADDY,” I SAID, “YOU’RE TOO FAR AWAY.”
HE SAID, “I’M RIGHT HERE,” AND HE HEARD ME SAY
(REPEAT CHORUS 2X TO CLOSE)
