January 2012 If you spend a lifetime with a great man will you grow up to become the same ? The answer is simply “you may”. The choice is yours. But at least you have the opportunity if you are paying attention. Such was my case, as my father, by the testimony of tens of thousands of the world’s poor and downtrodden, was surely one of the great men of the past 100 years even if just by the sheer volume of good works done by him during his 50 years of sacrifice in Lyrics copyright 2011 Robin Dale When I was a boy – Running, laughing, head in the clouds My father stood close by to keep my feet on solid ground And Oh – How I looked up to him – Like any boy would In the gentle rain, if I would slip and fall “Well life can be like that” he would smile and say “But love can ease the pain, sometimes my son, we all need a hand” Oh My Father – Watched and smiled and helped me grow Every day he lived for others – So that I would know Oh My Father – Showed me what real love’s made of “Give to others” he would say “And you will always have enough” In the pouring rain – When life was so unkind Sometimes your friends are cruel – Sometimes the're just blind No matter what the cost – I could always hear my father say “Take Heart Son Love Forgives” Love considers all – Believes the best and wins Don’t give in to the pain of self pity – To your anger don’t give in Press on and gain the prize – Look through the eyes of love Oh My Father – Wisdom is your native tongue Teaching me in quiet strength – We must show love to everyone Oh My Father – Speaking with your actions first Teaching me in just one word – The meaning of each verse (solo) Love considers all – Believes the best and wins Don’t give in to the pain of self pity – To your anger don’t give in Press on and gain the prize – Look through the eyes of love Teaching me in quiet strength – We must show love to everyone Oh My Father – Speaking with your actions first Showing me in just one word – The meaning of each verse “Hey Dad – Thanks - For Everything”
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