In a vine covered shack in the mountains G7 Bravely fighting the battle of time C F Is a dear one who's weathered life's sorrows C G7 C It's that silvered haired daddy of mine
G7 C If I could recall all the heartaches F C Dear old daddy I caused you to bear G7 C If I could erase those lines from your face D7 G7 And bring back the gold to your hair
C G7 C If God would but grant me the power G7 To turn back the pages of time C F I'd give all I own If I could but atone C G7 C To that silvered haired daddy of mine
G7 C I know it's too late dear old daddy G7 To repay for the heartaches and care C F But dear Mother is waiting in Heaven C G7 C Just to comfort and solace you there