Story Behind The Song

For my wife and her father at our wedding.

Song Description

Song for father/daughter dance at wedding. Song that honors a father.

Lyrics

Dance With Me
(A song from daughter to father on her wedding day)
Words & Music By: Sean M. Walsh (216-407-4108)
Copyright 2005

I remember when you held me, and told me how things used to be
And the way you made me feel ? even when we disagreed
You know I?ll always look back on those days, when I?m old and gray
And though it seems I?m leaving you, I am never far away

But there comes a time to thank you, and I hope I get this right
So please give me this moment, take my hand and hold me tight
I can hardly even whisper, all I wanna do is cry
Tears of joy, but tears of sadness, for the apple of your eye

So take a dance with me, let me know this night?s for real
And hold me again, for this moment we can steal
Because I need your arms around me, just like you used to do
So, take a dance with me, and make this dream come true

And I remember how you taught me, how to stand on my own
And those times that you would pick me up, even when I felt all alone
Ohh, I know your love will get me through, on that you can rely
And though it?s time to spread my wings, you?re the one that taught me to fly

But, I need to tell you something from the bottom of my heart
So please give me this moment, before I make a brand new start
It seems so hard to speak now, because I have to say goodbye
To this girl that stands before you, the apple of your eye

So take a dance with me, we can hold on to this night
And tell me again ?Everything will be alright?
Because I need you more than ever, and your love will pull me through
So, take a dance with me ? and make this dream come true

And though I know you?ll always be there
It seems so hard to close this door
Because you are my inspiration, for this life I have in store

So from now on when you see me, I will be somebody new
I will let these wings take flight, I will make this dream come true
Always know that I will love you, on that you can rely
A true and simple promise, from the apple of your eye

So take a dance with me, please never let me go
And remember that I love you, I only wanted you to know
Because I need to feel you close to me, just like I used to do
So take a dance with me and make this dream come true

So take a dance with me, and remember I love you