I’ll Do My Best For You

(hummmmm) Dear Dad, I hope you’re listening,

I got a lot I need to say.

I still catch myself reaching for my phone To call you

at the end of the day.

Your old truck’s sitting in the driveway,

And your jacket’s hanging by the door.

Funny how a house can feel so empty

When it never did

before.

I’ll do my best for you,

Dad, I’ll carry everything you taught me.

I’ll keep my word,

I’ll help my friends,

I’ll love the ones who love me.

I’ll chase the dreams we talked about,

Even when I’m scared to try.

And when I make mistakes along the way,

I’ll pick myself up and get it right.

I can’t make you proud by telling you,

So I’ll show you my whole life through.

I don’t know if you can hear me,

Dad, But I’ll do my best for you.

I still remember sitting beside you,

Listening to the stories from your past.

You told me being a good man

Wasn’t about having the most.

It was showing up for your family,

Keeping your head up when things get hard,

And making sure

the people that you love

Always know how much they matter.

And someday when I have a son,

I’ll tell him all about you.

I’ll tell him how you taught me

What a father’s supposed to do.

I’ll tell him you weren’t perfect,

But you always gave your best.

And every time I need some strength,

I’ll remember what you said.

I’ll do my best for you,

Dad, Even on the days I don’t know how.

I’ll keep your picture in my wallet,

And your voice inside me somehow.

I’ll take the road you taught me to,

I’ll keep your memory alive.

And every time I reach a finish line,

I’ll wish that you were by my side.

Maybe heaven’s got a window And you’re watching what I do.

If you are, I hope you

see it, Dad— I’m still trying my best for you.

So goodnight, Dad… I wish I could’ve said goodbye.

I’ll make you proud with every mile

For the rest of my life. (ahhhh)