Marx, Richard - Dance With My Father Lyrics






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 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
Then finally make me do just what my mama said

Later that night when I was asleep
She 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 my mama cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me, yeah yeah

I know I'm praying for much too much
But could You send back 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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  1. m.... ....

    They both wrote this song

  2. C.... M....

    I didn't know Richard Marx co-wrote this song. It's makes like it more and, is a beautiful song. I miss my Dad too.

  3. �.... ....

    luv song♥♥

  4. J.... W....

    I just want to say ty for this song. Its so beatiful, my dance with my Dad was working in a kitchen with him. He was hard, on me but I learned so much. Ty Pop! Now I have two sons that are Chefs. Love you Pop RIP for your hard work and scrafice.

  5. T.... H....

    I Need to Solo This Song ❣️

  6. T.... H....

    My father Passed away when I was only 14.. I was with him when he did.. Absolutely Stunningly Beautiful.. 🙌🙌😇👏👏

    T.... H....

    Great Dad as Well 👌 🤚

    T.... H....

    April 14th....

  7. O.... A....

    Is he the one who wrote this song?

  8. J.... W....

    Ty Richard outstansding

  9. �.... ....

    Good morning☕
    Thank you for the beautiful song🎶💕
    Have a lucky day🍀
    Thank you😊👍

  10. S.... R....

    This... so stripped down, so simple, so emotional... it's absolutely beautiful. Your voice keeps getting better and better, Richard. Luther would definitely be proud of you for all you've accomplished so far. Bravo as always!!

  11. D.... R....

    King of Ballads.

  12. Z.... M....

    I will be your father best dad dinosaur family home one

  13. W.... N....

    Richard marx was my late father's favourite singer.. we would sing together Right Here Waiting .. papa, i missed you...

  14. S.... M....

    Great voice

  15. M.... K....

    Lovely ... What a Voice...
    Took us back to the Old and beautiful Time...
    Warm hellooo from Syria

  16. S.... S....

    Uau música forte, Deus os ama! Sinto Muito por favor me perdoe obrigada eu te amo. Ho'oponopono

  17. A.... ....

    Superbe chanson...

  18. M.... O....

    Saudades do meu Pai...

  19. S.... N....

    My father, my big proud, i love you, daddy...

  20. t.... s....

    Beautiful tune xx

  21. L.... W....

    Beautiful Richard...Best Regrets...❤

  22. �.... �....

    🎤👑

  23. M.... F....

    I'm so sorry , but I love you forever 💖

  24. R.... H....

    Eres grande!!!

  25. r.... ....

    Beautiful Richard amazing song

  26. M.... X....

    I really cried this incredibly touching

  27. e.... i....

    that 160 people who dislike this video are the joke... because they don't have an open.. May Allah bless them with an open heart...!!!!

  28. S.... E....

    Still have a good voice

  29. G.... D....

    HI from Russia, RICHARD. Nice to hear you! Thanks for your emotional songs.

  30. G.... D....

    What a great song

  31. W.... M....

    Richard Marx eu sou seu maior fã amo suas muzicas

  32. S.... J....

    I truly love you

  33. I.... ....

    Richard you gotta Come to germany, since i was a kid i loved your music for me your the best.

  34. a.... ....

    Kangen bapak

  35. �.... �....

    Оиххзррзхззррхрррррхоохрхрхо

  36. Y.... B....

    Je viens de perdre ma mère……..mon père n'est pas bien, j'écoute ce titre en boucle…..

  37. s.... ....

    I love you richard, thank u for this

  38. M.... M....

    Beautiful 🙏❤️🇩🇰 I miss my parents 😓
    I rather make sure my kids have memories worth remembering when I’m gone!
    Thanks Richard for reminding me what I had, what I have and what I have to make ☺️👍❤️

  39. l.... f....

    Padre hoy seria tu cumpleaños❤

  40. s.... ....

    Pure talent.

  41. S.... S....

    Thank you, Richard Marks very beautiful song!!!

  42. D.... ....

    Damn onions..

  43. A.... S....

    Is he working on a new album???

  44. R.... A....

    If richard marx sung a song just he had his story book in his hand and he try to tell you the story with his heart and soul😊😊😊

  45. d.... h....

    A very beautiful song yet meaningful

  46. G.... F....

    My mom passed away about 2 years ago, and my mind automatically replaces father with mother, and vica versa in this song. I miss her so much and wish I would have spent more time with her in my adult years.

  47. M.... :....

    No entiendo... El tiene una voz hermosa!!! Y ni es tan famoso mientras otras personas q no hacen nada tiene millones de subs y el tiene talento (creo q soy el unico commemt en español)

  48. A.... V....

    😘😍😍

  49. M.... C....

    Richard Marx has always had the talent to work in many genres. I wish he and Luther would have sung it together. Always been my favorite solo rock/pop star. I first learned about Richard Marx was in 1987 for Endless Summer Nights. Loved that song so much I bought the cassette. I was a kid then. I heard Right Here Waiting. I got on my keyboard and started playing it by ear. Even today, I am still a big fan of him.

  50. F.... R....

    beautiful song

  51. S.... A....

    Cant believe you are here on YouTube. You've been my inspiration since childhood. My favourite...may God bless you with a long life.

  52. F.... d....

    Linda música 🎶😍❤👏

  53. S.... M....

    Beautiful song ?👌🎶🎹

  54. A.... V....

    Beautiful song 👏👏👏

  55. N.... V....

    He sounds like a phaggot soy boy! Stupid song, dumbass singer!

  56. T.... G....

    Dear Mr. Marx, thank you for your wonderful music. We hope you will come to perform in Spain someday!

  57. D.... G....

    Would like a video for this.

  58. N.... N....

    hai richard marx salam from indonesia...miss u..

  59. D.... ....

    Magnifique 🇫🇷💪👍❤️❤️

  60. S.... S....

    nothing but LOVEEEEEEEEE

  61. D.... R....

    Is there a greater singer/songwriter around ? Not since Brian Wilson in his prime. This man is a musical genius

  62. B.... P....

    I love you Dad I'll see you again someday

  63. A.... M....

    Fantastic 👍👍👍😻

    A.... M....

    Did you go his concert?! I have!!! 😀🤩😍👄❤️💗💕💞💖

  64. C.... F....

    Bautiful song thanks

  65. N.... B....

    After 20 years this is all you can do.? Hollywood wannabe phoney clown...dirty hypocrite glorified thief

  66. E.... B....

    I always liked this song but. Hearing it from the writer sets it as a complete new standard .. Absolutely

  67. d.... N....

    Dance with My Father
    Luther Vandross

    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 to 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

    Songwriters: Luther Vandross / Richard Marx

  68. S.... U....

    Dad 13 happy birthday Miss you I Love you

  69. C.... O....

    When will you come to Brazil?

  70. S.... P....

    Beautiful song and you sing it beautifully xx

  71. G.... P....

    WISH MY dad could be hear TO listen to that song. First class MY hero. 👍🏽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏽

  72. D.... T....

    Both beautiful and heart-breaking. xx

  73. i.... ....

    Great song

  74. R.... B....

    💙💙💙💙💙💙

  75. P.... ....

    Thank You Richard!. Greetings from Poland.

  76. j.... p....

    one of my LEGEND!

  77. G.... C....

    Hermosa cancion Richard, gracias por seguir deleitandonos con tu musica, bendiciones.

  78. C.... A....

    Missing my Dad RIP DAD we will soon be a forever family I'm working on it

  79. H.... ....

    What a legend!

  80. e.... ....

    I love your version of this song. I just saw you and Peter Cetera in concert at Thunder Valley in Lincoln this past Friday - 7/13. That's the first time I found out the history of this song and that you helped write it for Luther Vandross. I didn't think anyone could sing it better than Luther, but you do it justice too.
    I really enjoyed the concert on Friday. I grew up listening to you & Chicago back in the 80's. It brought back some good childhood memories.

  81. b.... m....

    i miss u every minute ..i know you feel &here around me i want to make you always proud ..i know you wanted alot to see me always working hard for my dreams& dance with me in my wedding ..u are my first love i u love more than any one if i choose to dance with my two blessed lovers ibrahim &Ahmed and make u always proud and stay strong even when i am done
    i love u dad

  82. R.... L....

    As a father I miss my first born..rest in peace my son. Years are starting pass but the memories are here always alive in my heart..love you...Dad

  83. C.... V....

    Maravillosa voz!!

  84. V.... A....

    And then I cried...

  85. D.... R....

    Beautiful song Richard Marx your a great singer 👌👌👍❤️💞💕

  86. J.... A....

    Beautifully done!

  87. C.... ....

    This will always be for you & yours. I miss you more, I love you Moore! 😚

  88. T.... C....

    Always loved Richard Marx. So talented

  89. C.... J....

    Man, your talent still awesome! Keep creating and singing! Congrats from Brazil!

  90. D.... E....

    ❤🎶😭 an absolutely beautiful rendition

  91. D.... M....

    This song describes my love and my relationship with my father! I miss him a lot! Thanks Richard❤

  92. F.... J....

    I miss u dad~!!!!!!TT

    Lyrics
    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 to 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

    F.... J....

    Lucky me...

  93. A.... H....

    My most favorite singer ever

  94. E.... z....

    Minęło tyle lat a ja nadal kocham ten głos-polska pozdrawia 😙

  95. J.... B....

    Love it.🇧🇷💛

    J.... B....

    OOOH... So beautiful

  96. y.... m....

    😢😢😢 Always liked Richards music back when i was younger.. Nothing has changed 😊

  97. H.... T....

    Beautiful heartfelt story Richard Marx Thank you.. I love your voice and music 💕🌹💖✌

  98. N.... C....

    I have waited years to hear a proper recording of this song by you. I've seen a few live videos here and there but i'm so happy you finally recorded it. I love the original Luther version but for me this is the definitive version.