My Hero

[Verse 1] With your arms folded and that look upon your face. I know I gave you sleepless nights, And more than one gray hair, Running from your rules, trying to conquer the world. Now I’d give anything just to hold your hand. No matter what I put you through, you were always there. You’ve been gone for years, but your love still lights my way, And I'm still trying to make you proud. [Chorus] Daddy, I was a handful, I know. But I hope you felt my love all along. If Heaven’s got a window, look my way— See the woman I became. If you knew how much I’d give Just to hear your voice again. I should’ve said it more while you were here— You were my hero, Daddy, And I miss you every day. [Verse 2] I keep replaying that last day in my head, All the things left unsaid. I wish I’d asked how you knew what you knew, Told you I was proud to call you my father. I’d tell you life will never be the same without you. And if I got one more shot, I wouldn’t waste a word— Just say thank you, while you were still here. [Bridge] Now your advice still rings in my ears— Funny how the things I used to roll my eyes at Are the things that keep me steady now. I hear you in the choices that I make, In the quiet when I’m figuring it out. [Chorus] Daddy, I was a handful, I know. But I hope you felt my love all along. If Heaven’s got a window, look my way— See the woman I became. If you knew how much I’d give Just to hear your voice again. I should’ve said it more while you were here— You were my hero, Daddy, And I miss you every day. Song Writer: Valeria Caviness