Lyrics Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard

I'm Still Your Daddy

I knew someday you'd find out about San Quentin

And your heart would break

And your faith would go away

But it's time you knew the truth about your papa

I've not always been the man I am today

It's true I've done some time in prison

Let me be the first to tell you I was wrong

That was back when I was wild

Back when I was just a child

Back before your mama came along

So don't put me down

Don't push me away

I'm still your daddy baby, baby anyway

Don't put me down

Don't push me away

Daddy needs some family love today

So don't put me down

Don't push me away

I'm still your daddy baby, baby anyway

Don't put me down

Don't push me away

Daddy needs some family love today

So don't put me down

Don't push me away

I'm still your daddy baby, baby anyway

Don't put me down

Don't push me away

Daddy needs some family love today