"Daddy's Hands"



by Holly Dunn
I remember daddy's hands folded silently in prayer
And reachin' out to hold me, when I had a nightmare

You could read quite a story in the callous' and lines
Years of work and worry had left their mark behind

I remember daddy's hands how they held my mama tight

And patted my back for something done right
There are things that I'd forgotten that I loved about the man
But I'll always remember the love in daddy's hands

CHORUS
Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin'
Daddy's hands were hard as steel when I'd done wrong
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle but I've come to understand
There was always love in daddy's hands.

I remember daddy's hands workin' 'til they bled
Sacrificed unselfishly just to keep us all fed
If I could do things over, I'd live my life again
And never take for granted the love in daddy's hands

Repeat CHORUS




Father's Ways



My Dad was such a special man,
He worked so hard you see.
He labored in his field of work
And then spent time with me.



He sacrificed so many times,
To get things for our needs.
And then he'd talk and teach us things
While planting in us seeds.



And As I look back, I can see,
How seeds have grown in me.
They've helped me be the best I can,
And all that I can be.



He taught me patience, in his way
while fishing side by side.
then he helped me find a way,
no matter what I tried.



The thing that always meant so much
And warmed me like the sun
Were countless times he said the words
I'm proud of you, Well done!



So now I try with all my heart
As I live out my days
To teach and love and live my life
following my fathers ways



"Happy Father's Day 2000"
Sincerely, Linda