Joanne Lurgio - Heart to Heart Talk

V1
There’s a bond between a father and a daughter, it is true
It begins with her first cry, heard clear across the room
He holds her in his arms, lays a kiss, puts her to bed
And promises he’ll guide her through the years that lie ahead

“Always be polite, please and thank you for a start
Be nice, share your toys when you’re playing at the park
Never talk to strangers, don’t go looking for a fight
Choose your friends with care and they will be your friends for life”

Chorus
He’ll say, “Now, lets sit down and have a heart to heart talk
The way fathers and daughters do
I’ve earned wisdom from experience; I’ve been here longer than you
If you take my advice, I guarantee I’ll get you through”

V2
The antics of a teen can put that bond to the test
Give a father nights of worry, with little time to rest
He closes his eyes, looks for answers in his prayers
Never hesitates to speak his mind, to show how much he cares

“Always be a lady, hold your head up, be your best
Cursin’, lies and cigarettes will cost more than some respect
Men don’t buy the cow when they get the milk for free
Remember lift the hood and check your oil frequently”

Chorus
He’ll say, “Now, lets sit down and have a heart to heart talk
The way fathers and daughters do
I’ve earned wisdom from experience; I’ve been here longer than you
If you take my advice, I guarantee I’ll get you through”
1/2V3
Now the passing of time does not make a man remiss
Of the promise that he made when he laid that first kiss
The house has grown quiet, the children have moved on
But in the heart of a father, his work is never done

Chorus
He’ll say, “Now, lets sit down and have a heart to heart talk
The way fathers and daughters do
I’ve earned wisdom from experience; I’ve been here longer than you
If you take my advice, I guarantee I’ll get you through”
Take my advice…
I’ll get you through