Daddy, I Still Need You

[Intro]
Soft whispers in the silent night
Echoes of a father's love, shining bright

[Verse 1]
Standing by the casket, memories unfold
A man's voice trembles, stories untold
Daddy, I still need you, can you hear my plea?
Guidance from heaven, won't you set me free?
Thirty years old, but inside I'm just a child
Longing for your touch, to make it all worthwhile

[Pre-Chorus]
Ten years have passed, yet I still feel the pain
Looking to the sky, calling out your name again
Lost and lonely, searching for my way
Hold me in your sky, show me a new day

[Chorus]
Daddy, why did you leave me now?
In my heart, I don't know how
To carry on without your grace
Lost in this world, in this lonely place
Daddy, I miss you so much
Your guiding light, your gentle touch
Please come back, hear my cry
Daddy, I need you, don't say goodbye

[Bridge]
Heaven's got your eyes, I know you see
Silent tears falling, wishing you were here with me
Every night I pray, every day I hope
To find the strength, to learn to cope
Help me find my way, turn darkness into light
Daddy, I believe you'll guide me right

[Outro]
So I look to the endless sky
Hoping you'll answer the silent cry
Daddy, I still need you near
Your love's forever, always here

Country ballad, soulful vocals, acoustic guitar, gentle piano, emotional mood