Built Like Dad

[Verse 1] Morning light, hat on his head Out in the yard while the world’s still in bed Mows the lawn, plants the bed, trims the hedge just right Says, “Workin’ hard’s how you sleep good at night” Peanuts in his pocket, truck’s gassed up Scrambled eggs on the griddle — that’s his kind of love Showed me how to throw and stand tall when I fall Taught me how to listen, and give it my all [Chorus] He’s the coach, the ref, the one who stands proud On the sidelines cheerin’ louder than the crowd Fixes what’s broken with a weathered hand Knows the weight of love better than most can Softball, football, tools in a can Everything I hope to be is built like Dad [Verse 2] Camping trips, stories under stars Egg salad packed in a mayonnaise jar Taught us life ain’t just about the plans It’s in givin’ more than takin’, and lendin’ both hands [Final Chorus] He’s the coach, the ref, the one who stands proud At the table, in the garden, or the hometown crowd Fixes what’s broken with a weathered hand Knows the weight of love better than most can Basketball, breakfast, time that we had Everything good in me… is built like Dad Outro Yeah, I’m proud to say… I’m built like Dad