Back when I was a child,
before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and
dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance,
another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance,
one final step,
one final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
‘Cause I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
And I’d hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
I know I’m praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But dear Lord she’s dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream

Written by Luther Vandross
Page by Lin
February 20, 2004

I hope this page touches everyone who views it as much as it has
me while making it. Luther received four Grammy's
for this album, including song of the
year "Dance With My Father".

Luther said, "Yes, recording that song was very emotional
for me and yes, it is based on my own experience.
But, as much as it is that, it isn't about a situation
that happened just to me. It's not limited to one
type of circumstance in life: it's not just about
losing one's father but about missing someone who is
gone - for whatever reason - and the longing you
feel for that moment in the past when you were together."

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