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Artist/Band: Randy Travis
Lyrics for Song: My Daddy Never Was
Lyrics for Album: Passing Through [2004]



My boss'll tell you that

I've been to work all week on time

And I ain't had no liquor on my breath

It ain't no kind of secret

I've been known to take a drink

And it's made me do some things that I regret.



Loretta said, ''This ain't no kind of way

To raise a family.''

And one night she called it quits

And called a cab.

She left clothes out on the clothes line

And the dishes in the sink

So I guess she knows

That she ain't coming back.



But, I just wanna see my kids

I just wanna hold my girls

Heaven knows I ain't got much

An' nothin' else in this whole world

I just wanna be around enough

To know that they've been loved

I just wanna be the daddy

My daddy never was.



--- Instrumental ---



Now lately she's been knowin'

This ol' boy she met in church

And I can't say she's wrong for wantin' more

I gave him the right to tell my wife

That I can't come around

The night I knocked a hole in her front door.



And Loretta took my keys

And she made me wait outside

But she didn't call the law

She called a cab

And as I pulled away

I saw somethin' in her eyes

So I Reckon that she knows

I ain't so bad.



I just wanna see my kids

I just wanna hold my girls

Heaven knows I ain't got much

An' nothin' else in this whole world

I just wanna be around enough

To know that they've been loved

I just wanna be the daddy

My daddy never was.



--- Instrumental ---



Oh, My boss'll tell you that

I've been to work all week on time

And I ain't had no liquor on my breath...


My Daddy Never Was

Randy Travis's 'My Daddy Never Was' appears on his 2004 album Passing Through, marking a significant moment in his later career where he continued to explore themes of faith and personal reflection. Known for his deep baritone and traditional country sound, Travis has maintained a consistent presence in the genre since the 1980s. This track fits within a broader discography that includes numerous chart-topping hits and gospel-influenced recordings. The song reflects the emotional depth characteristic of his work, addressing family dynamics and spiritual longing without relying on flashy production. As part of an extensive catalogue that spans decades, this recording demonstrates Travis's enduring ability to connect with audiences through sincere storytelling and timeless musical arrangements.


Album Lyrics: Passing Through [2004]


Randy Travis
"Passing Through [2004]"


1. Pick Up the Oars and Row
2. Four Walls
3. That Was Us
4. Angels
5. Running Blind
6. My Daddy Never Was
7. A Place to Hang My Hat
8. Right on Time
9. My Poor Old Heart
10. I'm Your Man
11. Train Long Gone
12. I Can See It in Your Eyes