Capo 2nd fret

Standard (EADGBE)

 When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new

 It always winds up feeling more like a job interview

 My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone

 Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run

 I met the man I call my dad when I was 5 years old

 He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go

 A few months later I remember lying there in bed

 I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes... And then

(1st Chorus)

All of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me

 How we went from somethings missing to a family

Looking back all I can say about all the things he did for me

 Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be

(Chords stay the same for next verse)

 I met the girl who's now my wife about three years ago

 We had the perfect marriage, but we wanted something more

 Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends

 Crowded round the nursery window as they bring the baby in... And now

(2nd Chorus) - (Chords Stay same - Words Change)

All of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me

 How we've gone from somethings missing to a family

Looking through the glass I think about the man who's standing next to me

 And I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be

 Strum 4 bars:

Looking back all I can say about all the things he did for me

 Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be

Because he didn't have to be

You know he didn't have to be