My dad had a helluva life, and he taught me a ton of important things about what it is to be a man. This song pays respect to his teachings, and wisdom.
lyrics
That Man Was My Dad
No matter the country, a boy becomes a man
Regardless of his colour, creed or plan
But becoming a man is a special task
The unwritten code is how a man must act
Be honourable, brave, strong yet silent
Be kind but fair, tough yet non-violent
We anxiously await for these young men to come
To lead those stray boys, unite them as one
A man stands his ground, assesses the course
Plays fair in life, avoids brutal force, has
Good advice to share, is plenty aware
That man was my dad, so long and take care
A man is best known for actions, not his speeches
Many a fool fell believing the wrong man’s teachings
Man’s love is strong, those close to him belong
Rejoice and unite in singing this song...
A man stands his ground, assesses the course
Plays fair in life, avoids brutal force, has
Good advice to share, is plenty aware
That man was my dad, so long and take care
The saying goes. “A good man is hard to find”
There was never more truth in these modern times
Kids unaware of lessons to be learnt, they’re
Far too afraid of getting their feelings hurt
A man stands his ground, assesses the course
Plays fair in life, avoids brutal force, has
Good advice to share, is plenty aware
That man was my dad, so long and take care
credits
from To Be Young Again,
released April 7, 2021
N Jay Burr: acoustic guitar, bass, piano, drums. Chris Altmann: electric guitar
Stories unfold by a professional musician turned songwriter. I play a lot of instruments. In the Covid19 summer and winter of 2020 and 2021, I performed and recorded these songs for my 2 solo albums. I hope you enjoy.
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