Dad's Guitar
Harmony of Heritage: A Son's Journey Through Six Strings
Lyrics
Early Monday morning, in a black case by the door
Early on Monday mornings, a black guitar case sat near the door.
I'd see that old guitar, right next to his bag of clothes
The old guitar was placed alongside his bag of clothes as he packed for a week of performances.
He'd be packed up for the week, playing six nights in a row
He'd be ready to leave for a week-long string of shows, playing six nights consecutively.
I'd help him load the van, then he'd hit the road
The narrator assisted him in loading the van before he departed for his gigs.
Hated that guitar, every time he had to go
The narrator disliked the guitar because it symbolized his father's departure every time he had to leave.
I was too young to realize, too young to know
At that young age, the narrator didn't grasp or understand the significance of his father's musical pursuits.
My dad's guitar
The guitar was a significant part of the narrator's father's life.
It built our home
It played a role in establishing and maintaining their family home.
I swore I'd never play
The narrator initially vowed not to follow in his father's musical footsteps.
My dad's guitar
Reiterating the importance and centrality of the guitar in the narrator's father's life.
Music began to call me, I called right back to her
The allure of music began to captivate the narrator, and he responded eagerly to its call.
Started to like the way that old guitar felt in my hands
The narrator started appreciating the feeling of the old guitar in his hands.
I practiced and I practiced, til he took me on the road
He dedicated himself to practice until his father took him on tour.
Played beside my Dad for years, now I'm on my own
He performed alongside his father for an extended period before venturing out on his own.
We shared the stage, and you know we stole the show
Together, they shared the stage, exhibiting remarkable performances.
After all that's said and done that guitar is all I know
Despite everything experienced, the guitar remains the sole pursuit and passion.
My dad's guitar
Emphasizing again the guitar's significant role in shaping their family life.
It built our home
It contributed to establishing their household.
I swore I'd never play
The narrator initially resisted the idea of playing the guitar.
My dad's guitar
Restating the impact and influence of the father's guitar on the narrator.
My dad's guitar
Reiterating the instrumental role of the guitar in their family life.
It built our home
It played a pivotal role in establishing the foundation of their home.
I swore I'd never play
Initially rejecting the idea of being involved with the guitar.
My dad's guitar
Re-emphasizing the significance of the father's guitar in the narrator's life.
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