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Daddy’s Hands Lyrics by Holly Dunn

Milestones: Greatest Hits

1986

[Verse 1]
I remember daddy's hands folded silently in prayer
And reaching out to hold me when I had a nightmare
You could read quite a story in the calluses and lines
Years of work and worry had left their mark behind

[Verse 2]
I remember daddy's hands, how they held my momma tight
And patted my back for something done right
There are things that I've forgotten that I loved about the man
But I'll always remember the love in daddy's hands

[Chorus]
Daddy's hands, were soft and kind when I was cryin'
Daddy's hands, were hard as steel when I'd done wrong
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle, but I've come to understand
There was always love in daddy's hands

[Verse 3]
I remember daddy's hands workin' 'til they bled
Sacrificed unselfishly just to keep us all fed
If I could do things over, I'd live my life again
And never take for granted the love in daddy's hands

[Chorus]
Daddy's hands, were soft and kind when I was cryin'
Daddy's hands, were hard as steel when I'd done wrong
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle, but I've come to understand
There was always love in daddy's hands
Daddy's hands, were soft and kind when I was cryin'
Daddy's hands, were hard as steel when I'd done wrong
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle, but I've come to understand
There was always love in daddy's hands
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About “Daddy’s Hands” by Holly Dunn

Read the complete lyrics to "Daddy’s Hands" by Holly Dunn from the album "Milestones: Greatest Hits" in 1986. 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 USA, In English, Country.

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"Daddy’s Hands" is credited to Holly Dunn. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Daddy’s Hands" appears on "Milestones: Greatest Hits" in 1986.

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