I gave you love when you were lonely I gave you strength when times were badI've been a daddy to your children I've dried your tears when you were sadBut darlin' you don't need to thank me Havin' you is thanks enoughAnd if there's anything you owe me Darlin' I'll just take it out in loveI've been your friend when you were troubled I've stood by you when things went wrongAnd I picked you up each time you stumbled When you were weak I was strongBut darlin' you don't need to thank me Havin' you is thanks enoughAnd if there's anything you owe me Darlin' I'll just take it out in loveI've been your friend when you were troubled I've stood by you when things went wrongAnd I picked you up each time you stumbled When you were weak I was strong