Paul Anka – Papa (Guitar Live)

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Everyday my papa would work

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To try to make ends meet

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To see that we would eat

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Keep those shoes upon my feet

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Every night my papa take me

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And tuck me in my bed

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Kiss me on my head

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After all my prayers were said

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There were years of sadness and of tears

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But through it all

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Together, we were strong

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We were strong

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The times were rough

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But papa, he was tough

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And Mama she stood beside him all along

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Growing up with them was easy

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Time just flew on by

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The years began to fly

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They aged, but so did I

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I could tell

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mama wasn't well

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And Papa knew and deep down so did she

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So did she

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And when she died

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Papa broke down and he cried

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And all he could say was "God, why her? Take me!"

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Everyday he sat there sleeping

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In his walking chair

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He never went upstais

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'cause she wasn't there

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Then one day my Papa said

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"Son, I'm proud of how you've grown

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He said "go make it on your own"

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And don't worry, I'm OK alone."

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He said, "There are things you must do."

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Places you must see"

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His eyes were sad as he

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As he said goodbye to me

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Every time I kiss my children

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Papa's words ring true

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"Your children live through you.

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They'll grow and leave you, too"

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I remember every word

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My Papa used to say

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I kiss my kids and I pray

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That they'll think, think of me, and pray

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Some day