I tried to muster all the strength I had To hold back the tears When I looked into those big brown eyes And realized how the months have turned into years He said Daddy That baseball glove you gave me last year is like brand new I was hoping you can spend some time with me Maybe we can throw a few I said sorry Son, I've got to go I've got to make my mark in life And while I'm gone, you're the man of the house And take care of your mother, my wife I got to try and buy you all the things That I could never own And I heard a voice say no success can make up a failure in the home He cried Daddy Daddy can't you see I'd rather play with my old toys with you Let's spend some time with me He cried Daddy Daddy don't you know That all the money in the world Will never ever make me love you more He cried Daddy