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Thread #30410   Message #390020
Posted By: Mark Clark
04-Feb-01 - 07:21 PM
Thread Name: Lyr/Chords: That Silver-Haired Daddy Of Mine
Subject: Lyr Add: That Silver-Haired Daddy Of Mine
Here is a song I remembered as we were discussing Songs about getting older. I figured I'd post it this was so it would be easily recognized as a new song for the DT.

If you'd like to hear the song, click here. I don't know who's singing it but they're doing a nice job.

      - Mark


That Sliver-Haired Daddy of Mine

Gene Autry

In a vine covered shack in the mountains,   (D)
Bravely fighting the battle of time,   (A7)
Is a dear one who's weathered life's sorrows,   (D, G)
'Tis that silver-haired daddy of mine.   (D, A7, D)

Refrain:
If I could recall all the heartache,   (D)
Dear old Daddy I've caused you to bear,   (G, D)
If I could erase the lines from your face,   (A7, D)
And bring back the gold to your hair,   (E, A)
If God would but grant me the power,   (D)
Just to turn back the pages of time,   (A7)
I'd give all I own if I could but atone,   (D, D7, G)
To that silver-haired daddy of mine.   (D, A7, D)

I know it's too late dear old daddy,
To repay all the sorrow and care,
But dear Mother is waiting in heaven,
Just to comfort and solace you there.

(Refrain)