From the recording Made Right Here

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Lyrics

Daddys Shoulders

I thought my daddy’s shoulders
Was the highest place on earth
His knee the toughest bronc I’d ever ride
When he used his belt I know he felt
It really did hurt him worse
He taught me how to be a man
By standin’ on his word …

Daddy didn’t walk on water, drank a little muscadine wine
Taught me to swing a hammer and how to walk the line
He never said “I love you” much but I could see it in his eyes
I’d give anything to ride daddy’s shoulders one more time

He couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket
But he loved to sing God’s praise
I’d just grin, plug my ears and sing along
I learned that a joyful noise
Was all the Lord required
We had good food on the table
And hardwood on the fire …

Daddy didn’t walk on water, drank a little muscadine wine
Taught me to swing a hammer and how to walk the line
He never said “I love you” much but I could see it in his eyes
I’d give anything to ride daddy’s shoulders one more time

I’m pretty sure he never lied, said “I’m sorry” when he cursed
Taught me courage is that step you take
Just after you lose your nerve …

Daddy didn’t walk on water, drank a little muscadine wine
Taught me to swing a hammer and how to walk the line
He never said “I love you” much but I could see it in his eyes
I’d give anything to ride daddy’s shoulders one more time
I’d give anything to ride daddy’s shoulders one more time …

© Gregg Shively