Colin Hay - Dear Father Lyrics






Dear father I’ve got your photographs
Thank God for photographs hip hip hooray

Dear father I know you loved to laugh though
In most of your photographs it didn’t seem that way

Dear father I can’t let you go just yet
And I still can’t forget you walking around

Dear father you’re starring in my dreams
And you’re stealing all the scenes where did you go?

In my wandering mind I stumble through time
I sing through the air I look for you there

Dear father I never got to say goodbye
I was singing on the River Clyde and I didn’t know

Dear father I see you dancing still
And I think I always will till the day I die

Dear father I feel your healing hands
As I fall asleep I can plain as the day

Dear father you’re in my reflection now
As I reach out and touch you now where did you go?

Dear father I am still curious why
You still make me furious it was so long ago

Dear father I’ve got your photographs
Thank God for photographs hip hip hooray





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  1. C.... K....

    My father passed away shortly after my first birthday. And the only thing i have is a potograph

  2. T.... ....

    Beautiful song. <3

  3. F.... G....

    the tragedy of Fatherlessness.
    I only knew my father the last ten years of his life,
    I was 40-50;
    he was 35 years older.

  4. D.... L....

    Those of us who had Great Fathers are truly blessed and they really never leave you as you travel thru life. Love sustains all goodness......Jazzlaro

  5. g.... 8....

    My dad was 78 with bad Alzheimer's.
    My sister would come and take him to the mall to walk and socialise.
    She called me one afternoon in tears and said "Daddy's gone, we've lost him"
    She told me he had gone quickly and silently which actually gave me some relief as he was just that way.We were both without words for an awkward moment or two and then it hit me.
    I told her the escalator just past Orange Julius had a Victorias Secret up one flight on the right.
    They ran up the escalator and into VS and sure enough there he was, talking to a buxom redhead he'd struck up a friendship with some months before.
    I told her next time to keep a better eye on him.

  6. W.... S....

    I lost my dad a few years back.I heard this song for the first time recently,bought a tear to my eye

  7. C.... B....

    He was singing in Glasgow the night his Dad died. His Dad was born a few hundred yards from where he was performing that night. Home.

  8. f.... ....

    I waited 5 years to understand this.

  9. N.... ....

    I lost my father too a month ago... We were at wallmart and I got distracted looking at cereals and he just wandered off... If anyone sees him please contact me

    N.... ....

    Try Victorias Secret just past the Orange Julius on the right at the top of the escalator.
    That's where they found mine.
    Macking on a big tittied redhead.

  10. x.... Y....

    This is great it looked like you were sad. Are you ok? Edited: Plus my dads called Colin.

  11. P.... M....

    Missing my dad this Father’s Day.

  12. D.... S....

    Beautifull

  13. T.... D....

    Hearing this man and this song for the very first time. (I'm here because of the show "The Resident") I lost my dad two months ago & his birthday was four days ago. I am going to play this at his funeral.

  14. B.... S....

    such an underappreciated talent.

  15. M.... E....

    What a wonderful song that made me cry...😢😢😢

  16. G.... M....

    In tears... What a good and sad song

  17. J.... L....

    I lost both parents. I've never felt so alone and empty

    J.... L....

    Janice Lefevre wow I am so sad for u so sad ❤️

    J.... L....

    ♥ You are not alone,, you never will be,,, ♥ ♥

  18. S.... M....

    Thank god for photographs and dreams ❤️

  19. A.... V....

    estupendo

  20. G.... S....

    think about this - when you dream, it is your own brain creating the characters, voices, visions, themes etc.....it's you and no one else!

    G.... S....

    Green Sombrero what doo u mean by this exactly?

  21. y.... M....

    merci merci merci de FRANCE on t 'aime beaucoup en france  merci

  22. R.... H....

    I cannot let you go yet. I miss you my dear FATHER. :(

  23. P.... B....

    To my own dear father... I miss You.

  24. J.... N....

    Ninjas, cutting onions...got me..

  25. K.... E....

    I lost my father this morning to cancer and will be playing this song at his memorial. He was such a loving man and held a deep love for his children and grandchildren and was able to meet his newest granddaughter a few days before he passed. He just kept kissing her over and over again which brought such warmth to my heart. He was a wonderful man and will never be forgotten. Thank you Colin Hay for this beautiful song.

  26. M.... R....

    this is making me cry my eyes out this thinkng out you dad i wood do anything just to talk to you and hug you. rip papa David romo

  27. d.... s....

    His guitar playing always underated ;)

  28. R.... F....

    incredibly beautiful.

  29. M.... O....

    I just lost my father. Only memories now. Thank you for posting

  30. J.... J....

    Played it at Dad's funeral, with accompanying photos, not a dry eye

  31. d.... ....

    Wow! What a great and simple story converted to a song.

  32. M.... L....

    Terrific song. I wonder if he'll sing it on tour

  33. f.... ....

    thank you very much for this song

  34. B.... B....

    Great Song.
    Great Songwriter Colin Hay is.
    Thumbs up!

  35. T.... ....

    I have to skip this song almost every time it comes on.
    Colin has a lot of songs that are personal to me, but this one hits hard.

    T.... ....

    Brings me to tears almost everytime too

  36. W.... u....

    I listenedI cried

  37. T.... ....

    I got a mysterious text from a mysterious person saying 'song: dear father....' So I looked it up

  38. M.... N....

    Brilliant song!!!

  39. D.... R....

    Fantastic.

  40. m.... ....

    I lost my dad over 20 years ago at 80... the amazing thing ... whether during the lowest or highest moments, I'm still learning from him all the time...love ya DAD....Thanks Colin....

  41. a.... b....

    What makes this song so great is the honesty, and truth, and the love. You can see it in his face, and hear it in his voice. And anyone who has lost his or her dad, including myself, knows exactly how he feels. Beautifully done. Good on ya, Mr. Hay......

    a.... b....

    lov e you dad

  42. T.... m....

    Goodbye Dad.

  43. s.... ....

    This is a beautiful acoustic playing of a wonderful and resonating song. I saw you tonight at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis. Great show. I'd love to be in a super small venue sometime to hear you. You create such an intimate rapport with your audience.

  44. T.... T....

    I lost my dad 44 years ago to a scuba diving accident. I was 8. This song brought to tears like it happened yesterday.

    T.... T....

    Tim Tidball I was 8 when my dad past away in 1986. The pain is always there huh? You just learn how to deal with it. :-(

  45. L.... S....

    well what can i say lost my father back in 2013 from a heart attack never got to say goodbye and never got to apologize for what i put him through i wish i could tho but this song is great

    L.... S....

    +Kenny You aren't alone Kenny. I too lost my father from a heart attack. I never got to say goodbye and never make the same kind of apology. It took years to process but time and music like this helps. I'll tell you what also helps: talk to him. Reveal everything and say it all out loud. If he hears you, then you didn't lose the opportunity. If he can't hear you, then listen for yourself and grow from it. Somehow, though -- I think he will hear you.

    L.... S....

    thank you that helps a lot

    L.... S....

    Confused Asher as a father I can tell you we all know a fight or argument will never make us forget what people really feel, I am sure he knew how much you cared for him and loved him

  46. A.... A....

    to lose someone while they are still alive, that hurts A LOT! and this songs brings me to tears!! i will send this song to my dad throw mail.. (cd) on his bday... i havent seen him for two years.. and we live in the same city.. yeah... i tried to get back in contact but he doesnt want to or i dont know what it is.. but i still love and MISS HIM.

    A.... A....

    Amanda Andersson I’m curious...did you send it? What happened?

    A.... A....

    Did you send this to your Dad? If you haven't already done it. Do it now .

    A.... A....

    been there. shitty city.

    A.... A....

    I wish you well on your journey through your life and continue to strive for a better day. I am a father of a 23 year old woman whom I haven't seen in 12 years but I've only spoken to her on the phone a couple times a year. I miss her dearly and would love to go visit her and my three grandchildren. But, my daughter was diagnosed diagnosed and given a treatment plan for parent alienation syndrome. I do not push her to see me but still want to make a connection when we are on the phone. Maybe someday before I pass I may be able to be reunited with the most important person in my life. Some fathers love their children more than life itself.

  47. A.... A....

    im in tears!!!!!!!

    A.... A....

    +Bob Dole you`re a psycho bob

    A.... A....

    Hahahaha @***** 

  48. B.... P....

    Hey dad. 24 years . ........ Have no words.

  49. B.... H....

    I lost my father 1 month ago, he lost his battle against blood cancer, all I have now only memories and some pictures. love u dad wish I could meet you in your heaven.

    B.... H....

    +MC2A <3

  50. I.... ....

    Papa du fehlst mir

  51. R.... B....

    Thank god for photographs 💔

  52. N.... ....

    To those who've lost their dads "... the seed in your heart shall blossom ....

    N.... ....

    +Nautilus1972 to lose someone while they are still alive, that hurts A LOT! and this songs brings me to tears!! i will send this song to my dad throw mail.. (cd) on his bday... i havent seen him for two years.. and we live in the same city.. yeah... i tried to get back in contact but he doesnt want to or i dont know what it is.. but i still love and MISS HIM.

    N.... ....

    Original, honest and truly realized words from an awakened heart.
    Bless your Being and much love to you and yours dear brother.

  53. M.... N....

    Missing my dad a lot....

  54. g.... ....

    Thank you Colin. I find my peace as I'm sure you do. 

  55. J.... B....

    4 people gave this thumbs down?

  56. I.... ....

    I lost my dad a couple weeks ago im 13 and this helped me thank you colin hay:")

    I.... ....

    Hope you're doing well. Peace be with you.

    I.... ....

    ImLuckyLucid I lost my dad about that age- I’m 48 now.... the hard road you will travel will make you a great man . Don’t lose your way and one day you will become a great father- because you will know what it is like not to have one..... p.s it’s ok to let the feelings overflow, it’s part of healing

    I.... ....

    I’m so sorry for your loss

    I.... ....

    ImLuckyLucid hey I hope life is better for you now. Loss is terrible, I know ❤️

  57. S.... B....

    This is the most beautiful song ever, lost my father over 2 years ago and never got to say goodbye.

  58. r.... C....

    Da best That's all I can say

  59. B.... ....

    he's my father's age ..
    it aches my heart that my father is so far away when I needed him the most
    and I know that he can get to feel my pain somehow, miss you dad..

  60. G.... M....

    Thank you Colin Hay

  61. J.... M....

    For all those who have lost a father....

    J.... M....

    Your joking?

  62. Z.... ....

    Potent.

  63. S.... ....

    Wow, can't stop hearing this in my head. Colin hay is the songwriter of this generation...

  64. A.... B....

    This song should be selected for preservation in the United States Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant,". An absolute beauty!

  65. O.... R....

    Just heard this song on Prairie Home Companion and had to look it up. Brought tears to my eyes. Simple music and moving words make for the best songs.

    O.... R....

    Oh My Gosh, Me too...  and I'm a toughie

    O.... R....

    Me too. I was crying my eyes out!

    O.... R....

    Great performance! I heard it this past weekend on Prairie Home Companion as well. Bought the album right away.

  66. R.... E....

    I loved men at work and then I found colin hay man you are something. Don't ever stop.

  67. L.... L....

    nobody dislikes this. that says it all about his greatness. 

  68. F.... M....

    Simply beautiful Colin. Along with "Maggie", this is my favorite song you have recorded.

  69. R.... M....

    I'm sorry...I'll pray for you to patch things up. Wish you the best

  70. W.... E....

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  71. J.... J....

    Estranged from two of my children, this song knocked the top off the scab, cried like an estranged Father

  72. J.... A....

    *family members . Nonetheless at least I can see where I got my Beautiful eyes from & look back on all our memories we had together , in his short 74 years. Before his tragic death due to , neglect from his own daughter . R. I.P Daddy I Love & Miss You So Very Much this song is for you . Love you you Baby Girl

  73. J.... A....

    I'm a Daddy's Girl ,all I have is a Photo of him in in Navy Uniform from way back before I was born. Thanks to some greedy ffamembers

  74. f.... ....

    Why don't you just rip my heart out? Seems easier.

  75. m.... a....

    He needs to break that up, melodically. For a beautiful song, it's a shame how he didn't expand on the composition.

  76. S.... ....

    I believe you are correct, sir. Thanks, acoustic61!

  77. a.... ....

    I believe it's from Asher Guitars.

  78. S.... ....

    ultimate-guitar (dot) (com)

  79. S.... ....

    Does anyone know what brand of guitar Colin is playing here?

  80. K.... S....

    Where can I find the chords for this?

  81. l.... p....

    miss u pops /tears in heaven happy fathers day love u

  82. R.... R....

    me too...wish i'd had one that could have dedicated it to. BUT! Hope springs eternal...I have 5 glorious sons...maybe, one day...they'll find this.

  83. c.... ....

    Simply amazing what hearing this song did to/for me listening to you on PHC!

  84. a.... ....

    Beautiful. I lost my father 20 years ago. I'll never stop missing him.

  85. S.... D....

    Amazingly beautiful and moving. Thank you.

  86. D.... S....

    Great song Colin
    Thanks mate