To hear an audio clip of “Oh, Daddy” just scroll down and left click on the red title above the lyrics below. Happy Father’s Day!….
Today of course was Father’s Day. I missed you, Dad. But Mother was here, and she’s doing better. sigh…It was a good music and family day. The girls are home where I can love them, and I’m writing some new songs. I was so happy to have been asked to lead the music and do several solos at the Baptist church on 13th Street in Delta. Sometimes I forget how fulfilled I am by sharing with a church family. I did “Lay Your Healing Hand Upon Me” and told everyone that it was your favorite gospel song that I had written.
In honor of Father’s Day I posted this song that I wrote for you, Dad. Three years ago I hadn’t been able to play my guitar for 3 years, after I hurt my arm in a bad fall. When I accidentally realized I could play again, though I started far behind where I had previously left off, I was was filled with joy and a grateful heart. I realized that my blessing lost was found once again and I just had to write a song for my daddy who always beamed when I would sing. I wish you were here so I could sing it to you in person. But maybe you have your own information highway where you are and you’ll catch this blog. Here’s to you, Daddy. Love you…Miss you…from your Mary
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© 2009 Dr Mary Kleinsorge
Oh, Daddy, I wish you could see
How my life turned out to be.
I’d like to pick up the phone and give you a call,
And tell you about it all.
I know you always loved to hear
The heart of my guitar.
You always told me
I could be a star.
Well, I’m back to playin’ my music
It’s something I have to do.
Here’s to you, Daddy.
This one’s for you.
Oh, Daddy, if you were here
I’d introduce you to my daughters
and your laughter they’d hear.
They listen when I say
I wish that you could see
All the treasures God’s given me.
You know I finally found love
With a really good man.
He’s a farm boy like you
And on strong virtues he stands.
He lets me be what I need to be
I think you’d like him, Dad.
He takes good care of me.
I close my eyes and right in front of me
I can see you just the way you used to be.
Broad shoulders, huge hands and a bright wide smile
Living life large all the while.
Well, Mom lives with us and thinks of you each day.
She’s got a lot of friends, and I think that she’s okay.
Spends a lot of time with my little girls.
But it’s not quite the same without you in our world.
Oh, Daddy, I wish you could see
How my life turned out to be.
I hope you’re watching now where ever you are,
And I’d like to think you’re not that far.
I hope you’re listening now wherever you may be.
Oh, Daddy, I hope that you can see.