Story Behind The Song
True to life song, essentially.
Song Description
My Daddy was a very dependable, stable father that tried to bring his kids up right and having faith in God. He used the guitar to teach us (his kids) by the words of the songs he sang for us when we were growing up.
| Song Length |
3:03 |
Genre |
Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
My daddy worked so hard all of his days
He took care of us-- not expecting to be praised
He lived a good example for us all
He taught us how to love
He liked to play that old guitar
But we never had enough
CHORUS:
Daddy used to strum that old guitar
He said he couldn?t play it all that well
But it was music to my ears
Through all my early years
And even though he?s gone, I hear it still
Listen to him strum
I still hear him play......
My daddy tried to teach us how we should live
And he read to us about God?s greatest gift
He sang us many songs of Jesus
With words straight from his heart
The sweetest melodies on earth
As he played that old guitar (chorus)
BRIDGE:
Listen to him strum
I can hear him play
Listen to him strum
It seems like only yesterday...
CHORUS:
Daddy used to strum that old guitar
And sang us songs that filled our hearts with love
He played music for the soul
Worth more than silver and gold
And now he's playing for the angels up above
And now he's playing for the angels up above
And the God of Love...