lyrics used with permission MOM and DAD [slow] [G] We made a [Am] wish [C] so long [D]ago, And by the [Gmaj] grace of [Am] God [C] you came[D] true. [G] May you find [Am]love and [C]success in all [D]that you do.[G6] [G] The road [Am] ahead - may seem [C] closed to [D] you- [G] You must [Am] go up [C] over 'round or [D] through. [G] Only do [Am] one thing [C]at a time [D] when you do what you do.[G][= G7] [fast tempo] There may be sad [Em7] days,mad days,[A]lonely days ahead, When-you -[G] -feel-that -you- ca-n't- go-[A] on-------- [G]Always do whats right and don't[Em7]ever -never -never -never ever-give-[A] up.. Because [Em7]...............................[G7].
[slowly] [G] When you get[Am add b] old and [C]lonely--[D]you'll really [ G]understand, That having your-- own-[Am]family[C] was the [D]wisest of your [G] plans= , May your mate and[Am]children [C] love- you-[D] more- than- Mom and [G]Da= d.[G7] [Gm]-- [Cm]-- [Am]-- [D]--[G]--[Am]--[C]--[D]--[G][G7]--[G][G7] [slow]and....As you read this letter[Am],you[C] may be sad[D]while we're = at[G]rest, [C] Just -------[Cm] Pray to God for MOM and DAD and [G] We -will-come and [Bm] take you by the [Em7]hand....... No matter[Gm] where we are [Edim] whether near or far..[C] We'll be there= in[D] spirit.. [C add B] always very [Am]near at[G]hand.With[C add B]all our love [Am] M= OM and DAD [G] Love[C add B] Forever [Am] MOM and [G]DAD..... [G] Lyrics and music by Charles Obergfoll copyright 2001 all rights reserved.