does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

I can't find it online - I tried google

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

That is so weird, I just posted in NWR that this is the saddest song. I have chosen Unforgettable to dance with my dad too, but this song makes me think twice.

Did you try lyrics.com?

It may be too new.

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

He speaks of a deceased father. i was going to dance it too until I paid more attention to it

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

oooohhhh ok that wouldn't be good, thanks curly

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

Really? guess I should pay more attention..lol. Nevermind, I am sticking with Unforgettable.

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

Here ya go

Luther

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

go to luthervandross.com & you can hear the song AND download the lyrics

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

Here they are:
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 till I fell.. fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure, I was loved

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

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
Oh, and finally make me do just what my mother said

Later that night when I fell asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he, would be gone from me

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
Cuz I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again

Again

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

thanks guys!

is this weird:

Dancing with Dad to this at the wedding, really as a sign of being thankful that HE IS right now, here to dance with me?

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

I would say most people will ponder why you chose it It's not a happy song for me so I decided against it

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

I've never heard that song before but just reading the lyrics brought a tear to my eye!!!

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

Its a nice song. . . but I agree with Curly - its too sad for a wedding. I'm using Forever Young which talks about lessons that your father would teach you. I'll copy the lyrics:

FOREVER YOUNG
(R. Stewart/J.Cregan/K.Savigar)

May the good Lord be with you
Down every road you roam
And may sunshine and happiness
surround you when you're far from home
And may you grow to be proud
Dignified and true
And do unto others
As you'd have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart you'll always stay
Forever Young, Forever Young
Forever Young, Forever Young

May good fortune be with you
May your guiding light be strong
Build a stairway to heaven
with a prince or a vagabond

And may you never love in vain
and in my heart you will remain
Forever Young, Forever Young
Forever Young, Forever Young
Forever Young
Forever Young

And when you finally fly away
I'll be hoping that I served you well
For all the wisdom of a lifetime
No one can ever tell

But whatever road you choose
I'm right behind you, win or lose
Forever Young, Forever Young
Forever Young ,Forever Young
Forever Young, Forever Young
For, Forever Young, Forever Young

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

September Bride - thank you for these! I am actually writing them in a card to my little sister for her HS grad tomorrow.

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

I heard that song this morning and I started crying it has such an effect on me.

Re: does anyone have the lyrics to Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross?

Luther wrote this for his mother about his dad who passed away when Luther was younger. I think it is an appropriate song for someone whos father is gone and they are dancing with a loved one. If he is alive, I really don't think it is right.