That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine lyrics

Song information

Artist: Simon And Garfunkel
Album: Old Friends

Lyrics

That silver-haired daddy of mine

In a vine-covered shack in the mountains
Bravely fighting the battle of time
Is a dear one who's weathered life sorrows
Tis that silver-haired daddy of mine

If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old daddy, I've caused you to bear
If I could erase those lines from your face
And bring back the gold to your hair

If god would but grant me the power
Just to turn back the pages of time
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
To that silver-haired daddy of mine

Oh, I know it's too late, dear old daddy
To repay all those sorrows and cares
Though dear mother is waiting in heaven
Just to comfort and solace you there

If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old daddy, I've caused you to bear
If I could erase those lines from your face
And bring back the gold to your hair

If god would but grant me the power
Just to turn back the pages of time
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
To that silver-haired daddy of mine

I'd give all I own if I could but atone
To that silver-haired daddy of mine

Lyrics and music were written in 1931 by gene autry and jimmy long