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Artist: Luther Vandross
Track: Dance with My Father

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Back when I was a child
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me
And then
Spin me around 'till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure
I was loved

If I could get another chance
Another walk
Another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
How I'd love love love
To dance with my father again

When I and my mother
Would disagree
To get my way I would run
From her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me
Yeah yeah
Then finally make me do
Just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he
Would be gone from me

If I could steal one final glance
One final step
One final dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
'Cause I'd love love love to
Dance with my father again

Sometimes I'd listen outside her door
And I'd hear how mama would cry for him
I'd pray for her even more than me
I'd pray for her even more than me

I know I'm praying for much too much
But could you send her
The only man she loved
I know you don't do it usually
But Dear Lord
She's dying to dance with my father again

Every night I fall asleep
And this is all I ever dream
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Luther Vandross – Dance with My Father
[Verse 1] / Back when I was a child / Before life removed all the innocence / My father would lift me high / And dance with my mother and me and then / Spin me around 'til I fell
Luther Vandross – Dance With My Father (Luther Version)
Back when I was a child / Before life removed all the innocence / My father would lift me high / And dance with my mother and me and then / Spin me around 'till I fell asleep / And
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Richard Marx – Dance With My Father
Back when I was a child / Before life removed all the innocence / My father would lift me high / And dance with my mother and me and then / Spin me around 'til I fell asleep / Then
Joe McElderry – Dance With My Father
Back when i was a child / Before life removed all the innocence / My father would lift me high / And dance with my mother and me and then / Spin me around till i fell asleep / Then
Céline Dion – Dance With My Father
[Verse 1] / Back when I was a child / Before life removed all the innocence / My father would lift me high / And dance with my mother and me and then / [Pre-Chorus] / Spin me
Luther Vandross (Ft. Beyoncé) – The Closer I Get to You (Dance with My Father Version)
[Verse 1: Luther Vandross & Beyoncé] / The closer I get to you / Uh, the more you make me see / By givin' me all you've got (Tell me more) / Ooh, yeah, your love has captured me
Jessica Sanchez – Dance With My Father (American Idol Performance)
[Verse 1] / Back when I was a child / Before life removed all the innocence / My father would lift me high / And dance with my mother and me and then / Spin me around 'til I fell
Kellie Coffey – Dance With My Father
Back when I was a child / Before life removed all the innocence / My father would lift me high / And dance with my momma and me and then / Spin me around till I fell asleep / Then
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Lotti – Dance With My Father (Cover)
[Verse 1] / Back when I was a child / Before life removed all the innocence / My father would lift me high / And dance with my mother and me and then / Spin me around 'til I fell
Lotti – Dance With My Father (Cover)
[Verse 1] / Back when I was a child / Before life removed all the innocence / My father would lift me high / And dance with my mother and me and then / Spin me around 'til I fell
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Genius Albums
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did Luther Vandross release Dance with My Father?
Luther Vandross released Dance with My Father on June 10, 2003.
Q:Who wrote “The Closer I Get to You (Dance with My Father Version)” by Luther Vandross?
“The Closer I Get to You (Dance with My Father Version)” by Luther Vandross was written by Reggie Lucas & James Mtume.
Q:When did Luther Vandross release “The Closer I Get to You (Dance with My Father Version)”?
Luther Vandross released “The Closer I Get to You (Dance with My Father Version)” on June 10, 2003.
Q:Who wrote “Dance With My Father” by Céline Dion?
“Dance With My Father” by Céline Dion was written by Luther Vandross & Richard Marx.
Q:Who wrote “Dance With My Father” by Star Cast?
“Dance With My Father” by Star Cast was written by Richard Marx & Luther Vandross.
Q:Who wrote “Dance With My Father (American Idol Performance)” by Jessica Sanchez?
“Dance With My Father (American Idol Performance)” by Jessica Sanchez was written by Richard Marx & Luther Vandross.
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Luther Vandross - Dance With My Father translation in French
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