That Man'S My Dad

He taught me how to back that pickup slow, how to work hard and how to let things go
He never raised his voice, but I always knew a look from him told me what was true
He don't wear his heart out on his sleeve, but I can feel the love he's given me
That man's my dad, steady and strong. He's the reason I learn right from wrong

He gave me roots, he gave me grace, a quiet strength I can't replace
The older I get, the more I understand that man's my dad
He showed me patience on a river bank. He said, son, slow down, give the Lord your thanks
And when life hit harder than I thought it could, he stood beside me like I knew he would

And I see his reflection in my eyes every time I have to swallow pride
That man's my dad, steady and strong. He's the reason I learn right from wrong
He gave me roots, he gave me grace, a quiet strength I can't replace
The older I get, the more I understand that man's my dad

Someday my kids will look at me, and I pray they'll see what he gave to me
If I can be half the man he is, that's the greatest gift I'll ever get
That man's my dad, steady and strong. He's the reason I've been guided all along
He gave me roots, he gave me grace, a quiet strength I can't replace

The older I get, the more I understand that man's my dad