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My Father Lyrics by Chrissie Hynde

Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins

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[Verse 1]
My father always promised us
That we would live in France
We'd go boating on the Seine
And I would learn to dance
We lived in Ohio then
He worked in the mine
On his dreams like boats
We knew we'd sail in time
[Verse 2]
All my sisters soon were gone
To Denver and Cheyenne
Marrying their grownup dreams
The lilacs and the man
I stayed behind the youngest still
Only danced alone
The colors of my father's dreams
Faded without a sound
[Verse 3]
And I live in Paris now
My children dance and dream
Hearing the ways of a miner's life
In words they've never seen
I sail my memories of home
Like boats across the Seine
And watch the Paris sun
Set in my father's eyes again
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 4]
My father always promised us
That we would live in France
We'd go boating on the Seine
And I would learn to dance
I sail my memories of home
Like boats across the Seine
And watch the Paris sun
As it sets in my father's eyes again
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Chrissie Hynde

Chrissie Hynde

About “My Father” by Chrissie Hynde

Read the complete lyrics to "My Father" by Chrissie Hynde from the album "Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins". 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 Pop.

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"My Father" appears on "Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins".

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