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The right choice
Verse 1
Father's Day came rollin' in,
Just like it does each year,
I looked at that old picture frame,
And wished that you were here.
The house is quiet, the coffee's cold,
The memories hit hard today,
A thousand miles of missing you,
But I still kneel and pray.
Pre-Chorus
Some wounds never really heal,
Some tears never dry,
But love ain't measured by who's there,
It's measured by the sacrifice.
Chorus
And I miss you, son, on Father's Day,
More than these words can say,
But you're safe, you're loved, you're smiling now,
And that helps ease the pain.
Your aunt and uncle opened up their hearts,
When life got in the way,
I gave up holding your hand every day,
So you'd have a better place.
It broke my heart, it changed my life,
But I'd do it all the same,
Because being your father meant making sure
You'd be okay.
And that's why I made the right choice.
Verse 2
I wonder if you think of me,
When you're laughing with your friends,
If you know I carry every birthday card,
And read them now and then.
I've missed some games and holidays,
Some moments I can't replace,
But I'd rather miss a thousand days,
Than see tears upon your face.
Pre-Chorus
Love isn't always holding on,
Sometimes it's letting go,
Trusting someone else to give
The things you need to grow.
Chorus
And I miss you, son, on Father's Day,
More than these words can say,
But you're safe, you're loved, you're smiling now,
And that helps ease the pain.
Your aunt and uncle opened up their hearts,
When life got in the way,
I gave up holding your hand every day,
So you'd have a better place.
It broke my heart, it changed my life,
But I'd do it all the same,
Because being your father meant making sure
You'd be okay.
And that's why I made the right choice.
Bridge
One day when you're older, son,
Maybe you'll understand,
A father's love ain't always seen,
But it's there in every plan.
And if you ever need me,
No matter where you are,
You'll always be my little boy,
You'll always have my heart.
Final Chorus
So I miss you, son, on Father's Day,
And every day between,
But knowing that you're safe and strong
Means everything to me.
Your aunt and uncle gave you love,
And helped you find your way,
And though I wish that things were different,
I'm thankful every day.
Because loving you was never about me,
It was about your life,
And even through the tears I know
I made the right choice.
Outro
Yeah, I made the right choice...
Even when it hurts tonight...
Happy Father's Day, my son...
I love you.
