PAPA
Paul Anka


Every day my papa would To help to make ends meet
To see that we would eat Keep those shoes upon my feet
Every night my papa take / And tuck me in my bed
Kiss me on my head after all the prays were said
Growing up with him was easy Time just flew on by
The years began to fly. / He aged and so did I

I could tell / that mama wasn't well
Papa knew / and deep down so did she / so did she
When she died / aPapa broke down and cried
All he said was God / why not take me?

Every night he sat there Sleeping-in his rocking chair
He never went up stairs / All because she wasn't there
Then one day my papa said"Son I love the way you've grown
Make it on your own / I'll be O.K. alone"

(Intro)

Every time I kiss my children, Papa's words ring true
Your children live through you.  They'll grow and need you too
I remember every word / My pa-pa used to say
I live them every day / He taught me well that way

Every night my pa-pa take / And tuck me in my bed
Kiss me on my head After all the prays were said

Every night my pa-pa take / And tuck me in my bed
Kiss me on my head After all the prays were said