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Father Daughter Dance

from tattered family quilt by D.P. Knudten

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Father Daughter Dance
words & music by D.P. Knudten

You arrive all ruddy and red
Barely the size of my hand
I can’t do much, stand next to your mom
And hold on her hand
Then they pass you, wrapped up in white
To a home in the crook of my arm
Life just got simple, my only job
Keep this baby from harm

One sudden cry, heart in my mouth
Scare your daddy to death
Sneak in late, put my hand on your back
Feel soft for your breath
A night light low, bend over the crib
Kiss the side of your head
A smile grows, a thank you to God
Wander barefoot to bed

chorus
You pull away the harder I hold
That’s only a natural thing
To me, you’ll never ever grow old
Your life a perpetual spring
Then one day, you’ll get in a car
And start a life by moving away
Will you promise me
To always save a father/daughter dance

Can’t even walk yet, and I can see
A ballerina in pink
Or a tomboy at the top of a tree
Which one do you think?
Father Daugther Dance
words & music by D.P. Knudten

It doesn’t matter as long as you’re whole
And as happy as a girl can be
(I wonder)
Will you act just like your mom
Or will you be more like me?

chorus
You pull away the harder I hold
That’s only a natural thing
To me, you’ll never ever grow old
Your life a perpetual spring
Then one day, you’ll find room
In your heart for another man
Will you promise me
To always save a father/daughter dance

Sleepy girl, put your head on my shoulder
I will always be here

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from tattered family quilt, released January 21, 2017
D.P. Knudten, vocal & guitar
Ernie Martinez, mandolin & bass

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D.P. Knudten Madison, Wisconsin

D is for David. P is for Paul. And Knudten needs to be pronounced 'canoe ten.' I'm a longtime singer-songwriter who loves having a reason to buy new guitars, and that's exactly what songwriting does. All opinions are my own. Assume good intent. - dp

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