Daddy, Why'd You Have to Be So Hard

Lyrics

Daddy, Why’d You Have to be so Hard? Words & Music by Winston Montgomery Verse: I saw you on the day you died I told myself I wouldn’t cry Why should I waste the tears? Momma was grasping at your hand I know she deserved a better man Daddy, why’d you have to be so hard? Verse: You bragged about your hardscrabble youth Dry earth, dry wells and chicken coops But telling lies was the one thing you enjoyed Maybe I could understand If you had been a drinking man Daddy, why’d you have to be so hard? Chorus: Why’d you always have to hurt the ones who loved you so? The ones who’ll need a lifetime to forgive We all might have had better days If you had simply walked away Daddy, why’d you have to be so hard? -------------------------------------------------------------- BREAK -------------------------------------------------------------- Verse: I heard the preacher praise your name Talk about your local fame But only his boss knew the real you I looked at Mama and she was in shock I hope that coffin’s double locked Daddy, why’d you have to be so hard? Verse: When you whupped me when I was bad Maybe you were thinking about your Dad Your eyes were miles and miles away I could have been a better son But that strap didn’t help me none Daddy, why’d you have to be so hard? Verse: As they returned you to the earth I had to ask what it was worth I know how unhappy you must have been Even though you’ve ceased to be I hear your voice inside of me Daddy, why’d you have to be so hard? Daddy, why’d you have to be so hard? Daddy, why’d you have to be so hard?

Credits

Lyrics Credits: Winston Montgomery

Music Credits: Winston Montgomery

Description

Short Song Description: The singer laments the strictness of his/her just deceased father.

Metadata

Song Length: 4:13

Primary Genre: Country-Contemporary

Secondary Genre: Rock-General

Tempo: Medium Slow (91 - 110)

Lead Vocal: Male Vocal

Language: English