You were there every time we weren't feeling well
And you were there to pick us up every time we fell
And you always did what you could do
So that through our lives we'd have a better life
Than the one that you went through

Chorus:
You gave us so much of your life
And you taught us to reach for the skies
I know we never said we loved you much
But you could see it in our eyes
You gave up so many dreams
So that our dreams could come true
And when I'm a dad I hope that I'm
At least half as good as you

You never chose to lead, you simply chose to guide
And when we heard you speak of us, we saw your chest puff out with pride
I know sometimes you think you let us down, but it simply wasn't true
I guess you never realized we were just as proud as you

Chorus:
You gave us so much of your life
And you taught us to reach for the skies
I know we never said we loved you much
But you could see it in our eyes
You gave up so many dreams
So that our dreams could come true
And when I'm a dad I hope that I'm
At least half as good as you

©Steve Sanderfer