Tom: Em
Em
[Verse]
Em
Everyday my papa would work
Am
To try to make ends meet
B7
To see that we would eat
Em
Keep those shoes upon my feet
Every night my papa would take me
Am
And tuck me in my bed
B7
Kiss me on my head
Em
After all my prayers were said
[Chorus]
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And there were years
B/D# Em
Of sadness and of tears
C
But through it all
D G B
Together we were strong
C D
Times were rough
B/D# Em
But Papa he was tough
C Am B7
Mama stood beside him all along
[Verse 2]
Em
Growing up with them was easy
Am
The time had flew on by
B7
The years began to fly
Em
They aged and so did I
[Chorus 2]
C D
And I could tell
B/D# Em
That mama she wasn't well
C D G B
Papa knew and deep down so did she
C D
And when she died
B/D# Em
Papa broke down and cried
C Am B
All he said was, "God, why her? Take me!"
[Verse 3]
Em Am
Everyday he sat there sleeping in his rocking chair
B7
He never went upstairs
Em
Oh because she wasn't there
Then one day he said my son
Am
I'm proud of how you've grown
B7
Go out there on your own
Em
I'll be your right along
There are things that you must do"
Am
Places you must see"
B7
His eyes were sad as he
Em
Said goodbye to me
Every time I kiss my children
Am
Papa's words ring true
B7
Your children live through you
Em
They'll grow and leave you too
I remember every word
Am
Papa used to say
B7
I see my kids and pray
Em C B
They think of me
Em Am B7 Em
That way
