"Father" lyrics

Taking a lesson in compassion may not get you so far
But a wise man told me, "It's the key to show you who you really are."

You've been my father
Been my mother

Always there
Never seen
Love comes strong tenderly
You're the one and everything

I'm a sheep to my shepherd
A shepherd to my sheep
This is our burden
This is our burden
But it's also sweet

I'll sing you songs, if you hold me while I sleep
'Cause this love knows no boundaries, no end or defeat

You've been my father
Been my mother
Friend like no other

Always there
Never seen
This love comes strong tenderly
You're the one and everything to me

You've been my father
Been my mother

Father
Been my mother

Father