Daddy's Working Boots

Album: My Tennessee Mountain Home (1973)
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  • (Dolly Parton)

    My dear hard workin' daddy works his life away for us
    That's the way that daddy shows to us his love
    And Daddy's two hard working hands
    They're callous and they're sore
    And Daddy's workin' boots have walked a million miles or more
    As long as I remember, I remember Daddy workin'
    Workin' on the job or either on the farm
    Tryin' to provide for the family that he loves
    And Daddy's working boots have taken many steps for us

    Chorus:

    Daddy's workin' boots have served as his foundation
    Though just like him, they're tired and worn
    For years they've helped him stand
    Daddy's working boots have filled their obligation
    They've walked that rocky road with a mighty, mighty man

    Dear lord above, I know up there my Daddy's got a mansion
    And a great reward that's long been overdue
    And when it comes my Daddy's time to be with you in heaven

    Spoken:

    Won't cha let him walk your golden streets
    In a pair of brand new golden boots

    Repeat Chorus

    Daddy's workin' boots

    Writer/s: DOLLY PARTON
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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