dad quotes/sayings/song lyric/etc

[Nigellas]

I'm making my DH a photo book with pictures of him and our son together and I'd like a quote or part of a song or something to start it off with. I can't seem to find anything I like...
Any sugestions?
:)

[Happy1]

Well it probably won't apply yet but I love the song "Daddy's Hands" by Holly Dunn. It was the only song that fit my dad and I perfectly for the father/daughter dance at the wedding. I guess the part that may fit the relationship between your DH and your son now would be:

"...There was always love in Daddy's hands."

Nikki :D

[Katy]

If you google "dad quotes" you should find TONS of stuff. You also might want to check out those ready-made quote books in arts & crafts stores or those little books at the book stores. But really, there are sites that have tons of stuff already compiled (over 2 million according to Google (http://www.google.com/search?q=dad+quotes&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS210US210))

[Nigellas]

If you google "dad quotes" you should find TONS of stuff. You also might want to check out those ready-made quote books in arts & crafts stores or those little books at the book stores. But really, there are sites that have tons of stuff already compiled (over 2 million according to Google (http://www.google.com/search?q=dad+quotes&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS210US210))


Yeah... I did that and went through about 6 pages worth, but none of it is moving me... I was kind of hoping there were some off beat lyrics to a song or a poem that someone might know that would be appropriate.

[hmbay]

I love this poem. I found a picture frame at Hallmark two years ago with this poem and a spot for a picture. Since my Dh is a SAHD it seemed like the perfect gift for him:

Walk with me daddy


Author: unknown


Walk alongside me, daddy
and hold my little hand.
I have so many things to learn
that I don't yet understand.

Teach me things to keep me safe
from dangers every day.
Show me how to do my best
at home, at school, at play.

Every child needs a gentle hand
to guide them as they grow.
So walk alongside me, daddy -
We have a long way to go.

[Paula R]

A quote that was on a fathers day card that my son made at daycare.

The teachers dipped his foot in paint and made a foot print and included this saying:

Footprints

"Walk a little slower daddy" said a child so
small. "I'm following in your footsteps and
I don't want to fall.

Sometimes you steps are very fast,
Sometimes they're hard to see;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up
You're what I want to be;
Them I will hava a little child
Who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right,
And know that I was true;
So, Walk a little slower, Daddy
For I must follow you."

[Brandles]

What about checking out a "father/daughter dance" thread and seeing what the brides are using and then going to http://www.leoslyrics.com/ to look the lyrics up. Good luck! :)

[KrissyCat7]

Here are two songs you could take lyrics from.

Keith Urban - Song For Dad Lyrics


Lately I've been noticing
I say the same things he used to say
And I even find myself acting the very same way
I tap my fingers on the table
To the rhythm in my soul
And I jingle the car keys
When I'm ready to go
When I look in the mirror
He's right there in my eyes
Starin' back at me and I realize

The older I get
The more I can see
How much he loved my mother and my brother and me
And he did the best that he could
And I only hope when I have my own family
That everyday I see
A little more of my father in me

There were times I thought he was bein'
Just a little bit hard on me
But now I understand he was makin' me
Become the man he knew that I could be
In everything he ever did
He always did with love
And I'm proud today to say I'm his son
When somebody says I hope I get to meet your dad
I just smile and say you already have

The older I get
The more I can see
How much he loved my mother and my brother and me
And he did the best that he could
And I only hope when I have my own family
That everyday I see
A little more of my father in me

He's in my eyes
My heart, my soul
My hands, my pride
And when I feel alone

And I think I can't go on
I hear him sayin' "Son you'll be alright"
Everything's gonna be alright"
Yes it is

The older I get
The more I can see
That he loved my mother and my brother and me
And he did the best that he could
And I only hope when I have my own family
That everyday I see
Oh I hope I see
I hope everyday I see
A little more of my father in me

A little more of my father in me
I hope everyday I see in me
In me
In me
I hope everyday I see

A little more of my father in me




Through the Years- Kenny Rogers

I cant remember when you werent there
When I didnt care for anyone but you
I swear weve been through everything there is
Cant imagine anything weve missed
Cant imagine anything the two of us cant do

Through the year, youve never let me down
You turned my life around, the sweetest days Ive found
Ive found with you ... through the years
Ive never been afraid, Ive loved the life weve made
And Im so glad Ive stayed, right here with you
Through the years

I cant remember what I used to do
Who I trusted whom, I listened to before
I swear youve taught me everything I know
Cant imagine needing someone so
But through the years it seems to me
I need you more and more

Through the years, through all the good and bad
I knew how much we had, Ive always been so glad
To be with you ... through the years
Its better everyday, youve kissed my tears away
As long as its okay, Ill stay with you
Through the years

Through the years, when everything went wrong
Together we were strong, I know that I belonged
Right here with you ... through the years
I never had a doubt, wed always work things out
Ive learned what loves about, by loving you
Through the years

Through the years, youve never let me down
Youve turned my life around, the sweetest days Ive found
Ive found with you ... through the years
Its better everyday, youve kissed my tears away
As long as its okay, Ill stay with you
Through the years!

[PurpleRose]

I don't know if you like John Lennon, but I've always found his song "Beautiful Boy" very moving. There's a great cover of it (by Ben Harper) on the Instant Karma cd.

Here are the lyrics:

Close your eyes,
Have no fear,
The monsters gone,
He's on the run and your daddy's here,

Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,

Before you go to sleep,
Say a little prayer,
Every day in every way,
It's getting better and better,

Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,

Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we'll both,
Just have to be patient,
Yes it's a long way to go,
But in the meantime,

Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is just what happens to you,
While your busy making other plans,

Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Darling,
Darling,
Darling Sean.

Good luck with your book! :)

[diedra1027]

I know this song is father/daughter, but I love the chorus for Paul Simon's Father and Daughter. You could change the word daughter to son (or boy) for your book:

I'm gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So you always know
As long as one and one is two...
There could never be a father who
Loved his daughter more than I love you.

[Nigellas]

you guy's rock! these are perfect- thank you!!!
:D

[msnicolea]

Beautiful Boy is just the most lovely song--I'm trying to figure out a way to use it--maybe on his birthday CD.

[PurpleRose]

Beautiful Boy is just the most lovely song--I'm trying to figure out a way to use it--maybe on his birthday CD.

It really is. Are you making a birthday CD for your DS? He is such a cutie! (So is yours, Nigellas! :))

[off2skl]

A quote that was on a fathers day card that my son made at daycare.

The teachers dipped his foot in paint and made a foot print and included this saying:

Footprints

"Walk a little slower daddy" said a child so
small. "I'm following in your footsteps and
I don't want to fall.

Sometimes you steps are very fast,
Sometimes they're hard to see;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up
You're what I want to be;
Them I will hava a little child
Who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right,
And know that I was true;
So, Walk a little slower, Daddy
For I must follow you."


This was the one I was thinking of. :)