It has been more than five years now
And I remember every day
I spent talking with my dad
Just before he passed away
Every week or so
We went for a drive
Precious moments I loved so
Just speaking what was on our minds
Catching up and letting go
Sometimes we talked for hours
Sometimes we didn't make a sound
As we drove around the empty streets
Of our hometown
He never noticed
How much he taught me
Sharing joys and regrets
And he gave me one heart
Learned that wise
I'll never will forget
Take good care of your mother
She's not as strong as she seems
And be there for your brother
Cause he's still living in his dreams
Tell your mother
Tell your wife that you love her
And show your kids your love is true
And should you ever be feeling down of fear
I'll be right next to you
His big heart was giving up on him
And he could hardly breathe
But no matter how hard he tried

The weak he became
Was a strong man underneath
He was a proud man
And didn't like us to see
That his failing heart prevented him
From being the man he used to be
And just before he closed his eyes
And passed away
He looked at me and said
Me and with unspoken words
I clearly heard him say
Take good care of your mother
She's not as strong as she seems
And be there for your brother
Cause he's still living in his dreams
Tell your wife that you love her
And show your kids your love is true
And should you ever be feeling down of fear
I'll be right next to you
And should you ever be feeling down of fear
I'll be right next to you
And show your kids your love is true