My Father My Friend

When I was a child you held me so tight
With love in your eyes you'd kiss me good night
Your sweet lullabies helped me drift into sleep
Then out of my room you would silently creep

Now time has escaped us and I've grown much older
I've needed you more, your strength and your shoulder
Yes your shoulder to lean on when my road was rough
But you taught me to bear it stand tall and be tough

So thank you for all you have done and still do
For shaping my life for loving me to
You're my Savior my Hero I love you my Dad
I'm so proud to say you're the best friend I've had

You've witnessed my best you've accepted my worst
My pain was your pain but you never felt cursed
I know you'd move mountains for me if you could
To the ends of the earth you would go yes you would

You're my Mr. Fix it when things don't go right
My greatest supporter you're my guiding light
You're my teacher my mentor who always found time
No one will replace you dear Father of mine

So thank you for all you have done and still do
For shaping my life for loving me to
You're my Savior my Hero I love you my Dad
I'm so proud to say you're the best friend I've had

I'm so proud to say you're the best friend I've had