THAT SILVER HAIRED DADDY OF MINE
Written by Jimmy Long and Gene Autry
Recorded 5 October 1960


In a vine-covered shack in the mountains,
bravely fighting the battle of Time...
There's a dear one who's weathered Life's sorrow -
It's that silver hair'd Daddy of mine.

If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear...
If I could erase those lines from your face
and bring back the gold to your hair...

If God would but grant me the power,
Just to turn back the pages of Time...
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
to that silver hair'd Daddy of mine.

I know it's too late, dear old Daddy,
to repay for the heartaches and care.
But dear Mother is waiting in Heaven
just to comfort and solace you there.

If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear...
If I could erase those lines from your face
and bring back the gold to your hair...

If God would but grant me the power,
Just to turn back the pages of Time...
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
to that silver hair'd Daddy of mine.


Submitted by Leon Hart

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