Daddy's Old Hat

[Verse]
He worked the graveyard, missed my school plays,
Always said he'd watch 'em some better day.
His hands were calloused, but his love was real,
He gave me more than he could ever steal.
[Verse 2]
Eighteen candles, but no time to cheer,
Cancer took him, stole him out of here.
Momma cried softly as she packed his things,
But I kept his old hat and his wedding ring.
[Chorus]
I can’t speak his name, it just hurts too bad,
Still hide the ache in the memories we've had.
But deep in my heart, I know he’s not far,
He’s the North Star shining wherever we are.
[Verse 3]
He taught me how to change a tire in the rain,
Told me hard work helps battle the pain.
His boots were worn, but his shoulders strong,
Now every step feels like something's wrong.
[Bridge]
On quiet nights, I hear his laugh,
Like a ghost running through the past.
He wasn’t perfect, but Lord, he tried,
His silent strength, my eternal guide.
[Chorus]
I can’t speak his name, it just hurts too bad,
Still hide the ache in the memories we’ve had.
But deep in my heart, I know he's not far,
He’s the North Star shining wherever we are.

emotional, acoustic, deep, country