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Song Title
Dear Dad

Song's Genre
Inspirational Country

Song's Tempo
Mid-tempo

Back Story
This song is dedicated to my father, Pete Oliver. I made it a goal to write a song for each of my family members including parents, children and grandchildren on the occasion of their 2008 birthdays. This is the first. I want my dad to know how much I love and appreciate him and since words sometimes fail to get the job done, I put it in writing. Greg Brayton recorded it using his new toy the Line 6 Variax Acoustic Modeling Guitar.

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Dear Dad

Verse:		
I’ve got a card,
Candles for the cake,
Bright balloons and presents,
I’ve so much to say to you on this day,
But a note from the heart makes the most sense.

Chorus:	
Dear Dad,
Do you want a shock,
I think you’re a great guy,
I’ve tried to tell you but I couldn’t break through,
‘Cause I’d start to cry and hide the tears in my eyes,	
Thanks for getting’ me that ol’ used guitar,
Teachin’ me ‘cause I wan’ed to learn so bad,
I’m still a few footsteps behind,
Trying to follow in yours Dad.

Verse:		
Growing up’s rough,
High school was a bit tough,
But thanks to you I made it,
You’ve taken the time to keep me in line,
And if a debt was owed made sure I paid it.

Chorus:	
Dear Dad,
Do you want a shock,
I think you’re a great guy,
I’ve tried to tell you but I couldn’t break through,
‘Cause I’d start to cry and hide the tears in my eyes,	
Thanks for helpin’ me buy our neighbor’s car,
And givin’ me the first set of keys I had,
I’m still a few footsteps behind,
Trying to follow in yours Dad.

Bridge:		
I’m trying to say I love you,
I hope you already knew.

Chorus:	
Dear Dad,
Do you want a shock,
I think you’re a great guy,
I’ve tried to tell you but I couldn’t break through,
‘Cause I’d start to cry and hide the tears in my eyes,	
Thanks for takin’ me to visit grandpa’s farm,
And holdin’ me the night he died ‘cause I was sad,
I’m still a few footsteps behind,
Trying to follow in yours Dad.

Adlib:		
I’m still a few footsteps behind,
Trying to follow in yours Dad.

Copyright secured James Leo Oliver

On the occasion of Marlynd Leo Oliver’s 75th birthday January 5, 2008.