Story Behind The Song
I had a workaholic Dad
Song Description
Dad worked hard, and I had to respect his industrious nature. But, when he died, he admitted to me that he should have taken some time to smell the roses. Time given to enjoying the world, is not wasted.
Song Length |
2:22 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Folk - Country |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Peaceful, Engaging |
Subject |
Encouragement, Philosophy |
Similar Artists |
Kenny Rogers, John Denver |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
I was there, at his bedside, when my dear Daddy died--
My heart, full of grief, yet a deep sense of pride,
'Cause my Pa, he'd worked hard from his youth 'til the end,
and his last words to me were the words of a friend.
Chorus: Take time to stop and smell the roses, Son.
There are times you can walk and you don't have to run.
Take it from me; I'm a fellow who knows,
'cause I worked all my life, but I ain 't smelled a rose.
As his strong heartbeat slowed, I can still hear his words:
"Take time for the woods and the songs of the birds.
Time given to roses and lovin's no waste.
Don't gulp down your life; Stop to savor its taste.
Chorus: Take time to stop and smell the roses, Son.
There are times you can walk and you don't have to run.
Take it from me; I'm a fellow who knows,
'cause I worked all my life, but I ain't smelled a rose.