July 10, 1940

Lately I've been noticing

I say the same things he used to say

And I even find myself acting the very same way

I tap my fingers on the table

To the rhythm in my soul

And I jingle the car keys

When I'm ready to go

When I look in the mirror

He's right there in my eyes

Starin' back at me and I realize


The older I get

The more I can see

How much he loved my mother, my sister, and my brother and me

And he did the best that he could

And I only hope when I have my own family

That everyday I see

A little more of my father in me



There were times I thought he was bein'

Just a little bit hard on me

But now I understand he was makin' me

Become the man he knew that I could be

And everything he ever did

He always did with love

And I'm proud today to say I'm his son

When somebody says I hope I get to meet your dad

I just smile and say "you already have"



The older I get

The more I can see

How much he loved my mother, my sister, and my brother and me

And he did the best that he could

And I only hope when I have my own family

That everyday I see

A little more of my father in me



He's in my eyes

My heart, my soul

My hands, my pride



And when I feel alone

And I think I can't go on

I hear him sayin' "Son you'll be alright

Everything's gonna be alright"

Yes it is



The older I get

The more I can see

That he loved my mother, my sister, and my brother and me

And he did the best that he could

And I only hope when I have my own family

That everyday I see

Oh I hope I see

I hope everyday I see

A little more of my father in me



A little more of my father in me

I hope everyday I see in me

In me

In me

I hope everyday I see



A little more of my father in me



My father would have been 70 years old today. I wish I could tell him I'm following my dreams regardless of what anyone thinks, and I have learned to treat all people equally. Happy birthday old man...





What else is there to say but goodnight and goodnight to you Mrs. Amore, wherever you may be.

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