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Dance With My Father (American Idol Performance) Lyrics by Jessica Sanchez

Jessica Sanchez: Journey to the Finale

2012

[Verse 1]
Back when I was a child
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around 'til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs, he would carry me
And I knew for sure
I was loved
[Chorus]
If I could get another chance
Another walk, another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never, ever end
How I'd love, love, love
To dance with my father again
[Verse 2]
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do
Just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
[Chorus]
If I could steal one final glance
One final step, one final dance with him
I'd play a song that would never, ever end
'Cause I'd love, love, love
To dance with my father again
[Bridge]
Sometimes I'd listen outside her door
And I'd hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
[Chorus]
I know I'm praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don't do it usually
But dear Lord she's dying to dance with my father again
[Outro]
Every night I fall asleep
And this is all I ever dream
Credits
Jessica Sanchez

Jessica Sanchez

About “Dance With My Father (American Idol Performance)” by Jessica Sanchez

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"Dance With My Father (American Idol Performance)" appears on "Jessica Sanchez: Journey to the Finale" in 2012.

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