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Dad's Song

by Hayley Gale

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I wrote this song to sing at my Dad's funeral after he passed away from cancer in December 2022. I'm releasing this the week of what would have been his 79th birthday.

He was a hairdresser all his working (and retired!) life. It was a bit of a running family joke that whenever I was visiting I'd ask if he could do my hair. I was an amazing and kind man and I miss him so much.

If you like the song, please consider buying a download. I've set the minimum to £1 but you can donate as much you'd like. All proceeds from the sale of this track will be donated to Cancer Research UK in the hope it helps someone like Dad.

If you'd prefer to donate directly, I've set up a JustGiving page in Dad's memory here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/davegale

lyrics

LYRICS

What do I say?
You're gone and I'm still here
I don't know how to move on without you
This is a song I never wanted to write
But you left me in the night

You are the best of what I know
You cut my hair since I was two
I didn't have much before then
I learned to drive
You helped me thrive
And I miss you

What I really want to say is
"Dad, can you do my hair?"

What do I say?
You're gone and I'm still here
The world goes on and on
And it's just not fair

So many things I should have said out loud
I hope you knew
I hope you knew

What do I say?
You're gone and here I stay
Writing this song I don't want to play
But I'll do it anyway

What I really want to say is
"Dad, can you do my hair?"
You were always there

Seriously, Dad it's a mess
And so am I
So I'll say goodbye

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released February 24, 2023

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Hayley Gale England, UK

Warning: explicit lyrics and uncomfortable topics.
Uploading whenever inspiration hits. Sometimes comedy, sometimes not. Usually hugely personal because why not.

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