No Present Like the Time

3 days ago by @gwynjones · @greengrassgirl

Liner Notes

Another wonderful title and lyric by @greengrassgirl addressing #generational #fatherhood and #family
Such a pleasure to collaborate with Patty again on this one...

Special thanks to Patty and thanks to you for listening...

Patty says:
Gwyn has such a way with music of all styles. I was so pleased when he agreed to add music and vocals to this lyric. I love how he presented this story of appreciation for family and the dedication this father had to his son…and how the son is trying to do the same for his own boys. Thank you, Gwyn!

Lyrics

Lyrics: © Patty Lakamp

Chocolate cake and candles, my boys all made the trip
To be with me when I turned sixty-five
My own Dad called to say hello, we passed the phone around
He tends to stay at home since Momma died

(He said)
Meant to send a present, son, time just got away
I’d love to see your boys and how they’ve grown
It makes me sad I can’t be there to help you celebrate
So, I guess we’ll have to settle for the phone

Dad, for years you gave me the best gift ever
All those times you and I spent together

Dad, there’s no present like the time
When it comes to being a father, you did it right
Fishing for cutthroat by the beaver dam
That beach near Grampa’s cabin, digging clams
The train layout you helped me design
Dad, there’s no present like the time

Heard his voice get teary, he struggled with his words
He said, It’s true, son, I remember, just like you
But don’t think any part of that was just a one-way street
All those memories were gifts you gave me, too

Both of us were silent, remembering the past
I thought of sons and fathers down the line
The time he spent with me and what a priceless gift it was
And it showed me how to raise these boys of mine

Dad, for years you gave me the best gift ever
All those times you and I spent together

Dad, there’s no present like the time
When it comes to being a father, you did it right
Fishing for cutthroat by the beaver dam
That beach near Grampa’s cabin, digging clams
The train layout you helped me design
Dad, there’s no present like the time

Things you can get with a trip to the mall
Can’t compare to the best gift of all

Dad, there’s no present like the time
When it comes to being a father, you did it right
Fishing for cutthroat by the beaver dam
That beach near Grampa’s cabin, digging clams
The train layout you helped me design
Dad, there’s no present like the time

Dad, there’s no present like the time

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