Back when I was a child, before I've removed all the innocence My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me And then spin me around till I fell asleep Then up the stairs he would carry me and I knew for sure I was loved If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him I'd play a song that would never ever end How I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again Sometimes I'd listen outside her door And hear how my mama, how she would cry for him I'd pray for her even more than me I'd pray for her even more than me I know I'm praying for much too much But could you send back the only man she loved I know you don't do it usually But dear Lord, she's asked to dance with my father again To dance with my father again