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Intro

Daddy's been a back-row Baptist with his share of front-row sin

 Those Saturday nights still on his breath every Sunday when he'd walk in

 He's never led the benediction, he's never sang in the choir

 But he's an angel with no halo and one wing in the fire

Mama lives by the bible, the bible lives by the bed

 She's lied alone so many nights with scriptures in her head

 Prayin' Good Lord just be with him, I know his faith is tired

 But he's an angel with no halo and one wing in the fire

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 And I know he lives a little left of livin' right

 And he's come close to goin' way too far a few times

 But I'd trade a thousand prayers if just one prayer would come true

 Lord please believe in him like I believe in You

Daddy's always been there for me, from tee-ball to touchdowns

Fixed my car and fixed my heart when they've been broken down

 I know he calls for more foregiveness than most folks do require

 But he's an angel with no halo and one wing in the fire

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 Well I just can't imagine what Heaven might be like

 If me and Mama make it without Daddy by our side

 Lord could you please remember when it's time to call us higher

 That he's an angel with no halo and one wing in the fire

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