Story Behind The Song
Girl leaves home and travels around the country, but remembers her father was the best dancer.
Song Description
Daughter went searching for a new life, but remembers her father and how they had danced together when she was young. She believes he was the best dancer and maybe the best man in her life.
| Song Length |
2:38 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Father, Regret |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I learn to dance by my daddy's hand when I was just girl.
Out on the dance floor he could really step and twirl.
He'd dance all night with mom and me, he never took a rest,
Now, I've danced with lots and lots of men,
but my daddy was the best.
And I wished I could dance with my daddy again,
feel his arms around me see that great big silly grim,
I wish I could dance with my daddy again,
but I left home to see the world and I ain't been back again
When I was young I thought there were things I couldn't learn at home,
so I packed my bag caught the gray hound bus and set out on my own.
I must have gone a hundred thousand miles just to find,
everything I need to know was back home all the time.
And I wished I could dance with my daddy again,
feel his arms around me see my mama's loving grin
I wish I could dance with my daddy again,
but I left home to see the world and I ain't been back again.
I learn to dance by my daddy's hand when I was just girl.
Out on the dance floor he could really step and twirl.
He'd dance all night with mom and me, he never took a rest,
Now, I've danced with lots and lots of men,
but my daddy was the best.
Can I have this dance daddy?