GIVEN TIME

Do you recognize the dress I’m wearing Daddy

It’s the one that you told me I should pick

I don’t know what I’m going to do without you

How could a man so wonderful get sick

The little saplings that we planted by the walkway

On the day you explained the birds and bees

Are thriving outside while you’re in here dying

Tonight I was struck by the irony

My date’s going to take me to the dance now

I wanted you to see me in this dress

You’re the greatest man that I have ever needed

And you can rest knowing that you did your best

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Daddy if you go to Heaven

Before the dance is done

Please tell my Mama thanks for loving you

That I wish I would have known her

But I've felt her by my side

And please tell God how deeply I approve

If He had to leave just one

I’m Thankful He left you

And I’ll be fine

Given time

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Don’t you think my graduation was exciting

That’s me blowing you a kiss at the end

Yes Daddy I will join the celebration

Do you want me to rewind the tape again

Oh, the flowers you pre-ordered are just gorgeous

And this locket that I will always wear

Yes, I love the picture of you and Mama

I showed it to every graduate I swear

Well my date’s here to take me to the party

I wanted you to see me graduate

You’re the greatest man that I have ever needed

You’ll be the best to grace St. Peter's gates

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Daddy if you go to Heaven

Before the party’s done

Please tell my Mama thanks for loving you

That I wish I would have known her

But I've felt her by my side

And please tell God how deeply I approve

If He had to leave just one

I’m Thankful He left you

And I’ll be fine

Given time

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I feel your presence here with me Mom and Daddy

That’s one of the reasons for my smile

Uncle John said he’d be more than honored

Standing in for you to walk me down the aisle

I hope you know it’s because of how you raised me

I won’t fall apart without you by my side

For all my life you've taught me to be thankful

Of the beauty blessed, and the given time

~~~*3^rd Chorus*~~~

Daddy you went on to Heaven

Knowing I would be just fine

Did you tell Mama thanks for loving you

That I wish I would have known her

But I've felt her by my side

Did you tell God how deeply I approved

If He had to leave just one

I’m Thankful He left you

And I’ll be fine

Given time

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~~*Finale*~~

Lord I can sense you all

Sharing this life of mine

Feel the beauty blessed

Thanks to the given time

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Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
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