When Angelo Boë's father passed away, Peter wanted to write a song in his memory. Peter wrote the music. Larry and I wrote the lyrics. Angelo sings lead on the recording with Peter and Margriet Brasz singing harmony. - Elton, 29 January 2010
(Verse 1)
Life is all too short it seems
Passes by us like a dream
All too soon it slips away
I'm glad I took the time to say
(Chorus)
Father I love you
Father I need you
I long to see you
Once again
Father, I love you
Father, I need you
I long to see you
Once again
(Verse 2)
On this earth we live and grow
But this is not the end we know
Beyond this life there is a home
Beyond the heartache we have known
(Repeat Chorus)
Father I love you
Father I need you
I long to see you
Once again
Father I love you
Father I need you
I long to see you
Once again
(Bridge)
Wonderful, Comforting
Are my memories of you
Colorful, glorious
Are the dreams you gave me
(Repeat Chorus)
Father I love you
Father I need you
I long to see you
Once again
Father I love you
Father I need you
I long to see you
Once again
Copyright © 2010 Peter Gringhuis, Elton Smith and Larry Holder