[INTRO — very soft, spoken, close mic, faint piano pad] Hey boys… Come here. Lay down for a minute. Daddy’s got a story to sing. Just listen… and remember. ⸻ [VERSE 1 — gentle melody, light guitar] Do you remember Lego cities on the living room floor Hot Wheels racing, crashing, begging for more Monster trucks jumping pillows, flying through space Daddy on the carpet, right there in the place Swings so high at the park in the sun Slides so fast, laughing till we’re done Sandbox kingdoms, castles and sand Every little moment, hand in my hand ⸻ [PRE-CHORUS — soft lift, harmony enters] I don’t need a picture I don’t need proof These moments live forever Inside my truth ⸻ [CHORUS — warm, simple, repeatable] Do you remember… playtime with Daddy Laughing so hard, feeling happy Running and jumping, dreams so wide Everything felt right by my side Do you remember… just me and you All the little things we used to do Close your eyes now, drift and see Those days will always live in me ⸻ [VERSE 2 — light groove, playful phrasing] Splash pad summer, water in the air Beach days, sand stuck everywhere RC cars racing down the drive “Watch this, Dad!” — feeling alive Movie nights, popcorn and light E.T. flying through the night Pizza, pancakes stacked up high Falling asleep before the goodbye ⸻ [PRE-CHORUS 2 — slightly softer] If you ever wonder If Daddy was there Every laugh, every moment I swear I was there ⸻ [CHORUS — repeat, slightly fuller] Do you remember… playtime with Daddy Tickle fights, silly and chatty Piggyback rides, stars overhead Safe little worlds inside your head Do you remember… love so true Everything I loved was being with you Close your eyes now, drift and see Those days will always live in me ⸻ [VERSE 3 — warm, steady build] Running the yard till the sun went low Barefoot grass, moving slow Daddy’s truck, music loud Singing wrong, laughing proud Stores and movies, walking the aisles Little hands pulling me, endless smiles Video games, pets at play Dogs at the park, a perfect day ⸻ [VERSE 4 — deeper heart, reassuring tone] Fires at night in our own front yard Cooking good food, simple and hard Snacks and treats, stories told Wisdom passed while the flames glow Flying kites, squirt guns spray Nothing bad’s gonna happen today I’m right here, I won’t move Every good thing, just me and you ⸻ [SOLO | instrumental break | gentle electric guitar riffs and piano lead | dreamy] [Let the melody breathe — playful, nostalgic, safe] [softly sang during solo] "I look forward to every moment I get with you" [brief pause / instrumental breath] ⸻ [VERSE 5 | Playful Heavy Metal Riffs | reflective, warm, steady] Did you know when I am away from you I’m just thinking of you and what fun we’ll do I go to work just to earn more time Every hour’s a step back into your life I write these songs, I make these plans For places to go, for things I can Teach you the world, help you be Everything I hope for us three ⸻ [VERSE 6 — reassuring, loving resolve] No matter the cost, I’ll pay the price Time with you is my richest life You make me better, so I give my all Every rise I make, I rise when you call If I build a future, it’s built for you Every dream I chase is one we’ll do Every moment bought, every road I choose Is love in motion — never lost, never used ⸻ [TRANSITION — whispered or lightly sung] Love doesn’t stop when Dad isn’t there… It's always with you... [brief pause / instrumental breath] ⸻ [BRIDGE — dreamy, slowed, almost whispered] Gardens growing, fish in the tank Bath bubbles rising, water that splashed Walking the woods, climbing trees Learning the world one laugh at a time with me Future days waiting, more to come Camping, stories, stars and sun No rush now… no need to roam Daddy’s right here — you’re home ⸻ [Drums beat] [FINAL CHORUS — very gentle, lullaby feel] Do you remember… playtime with Daddy All that joy wrapped up so gladly Every laugh, every sound Still echoes softly all around Do you remember… just us three My whole heart in your memory Close your eyes now, go to sleep Daddy’s love is yours to keep ⸻ [OUTRO — soft, sung or spoken] I loved every minute Every laugh, every day If time ever wonders My heart stayed this way ⸻ [OUTRO SOLO — slow fade, music box or guitar harmonics] [Very soft, fading to silence] I love you, Matthew. I love you, Johnny. Sweet dreams, my boys. ⸻ [FINAL WHISPER — barely audible] I love you always. From your dad. Sam. [Music box solo | softy playing to the end fading gently | slow and soft]
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