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A Father’s Blessing Lyrics by Benjamin William Hastings

Benjamin William Hastings (Songwriters Edition)

2021

[Verse 1]
Well, look at ya, kid, you're growin' up quick
And I can't seem to tell you to slow
But there'll soon come a day and it scares me to death
When you tell me you're ready to go
And oh, you're as quick as a whip with your hands on your hips
Only eyes that could rival your mum's
And so proudly I'll watch you make the world better off
So my prayer is wherever you go

[Chorus]
May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind blow where you lead
May the sun shine on your face while the rain falls on your fields
May the world lie down before you
May you be all you can be
But may all those roads you roam wind home to me

[Verse 2]
And I'll be at your games 'cause my folks did the same
And I'll pour your first glass of Bordeaux
Watch me ruin your palate for anything else
So in your youth you can't afford to get drunk
And oh, there's lips to be kissed and there's ones to missed
And you won't keep my two cents for long
So you'll make your mistakes like your ma and I did
Until one day you stumble on love

[Chorus]
So may the Lord be kind to keep you
And may the devil fear your reach
May your pockets fill with gold and yet your heart be void of greed
May the darkness bow before you
May you find the light you seek
May all those roads you roam wind home to me

[Bridge]
Let all those roads come home
May all those roads come home, oh
Come home to me

[Verse 3]
Listen up, kid, I love you to bits
And I wish life would learn to be slow
But there'll soon come a day, and God, I hope I'm well-aged
When I tell you it's my turn to go
And death's cruel, I'll admit, but mourn for me quick
And look after those kids of your own
And just make different mistakes than your ma and I made
And make our ceiling look like your floor

[Chorus]
So may the road rise up to meet you
May your laughter fill the streets
May you children be as kind to you as you have been to me
And when your life's been lived for all it's worth
And your grandkids let you leave
May all those roads you roam wind home to me
Oh, may all those roads you roam wind home to me
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Benjamin William Hastings

Benjamin William Hastings

About “A Father’s Blessing” by Benjamin William Hastings

Read the complete lyrics to "A Father’s Blessing" by Benjamin William Hastings from the album "Benjamin William Hastings (Songwriters Edition)" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Ballad, Pop, Northern Ireland.

"A Father’s Blessing" is performed by Benjamin William Hastings. from the album "Benjamin William Hastings (Songwriters Edition)" in 2021 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "A Father’s Blessing", explore more songs by Benjamin William Hastings using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"A Father’s Blessing" appears on "Benjamin William Hastings (Songwriters Edition)" in 2021.

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