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Daddy always was a family man
Once a week he went to church to thank God for his plan
Once a week he went to town to put his money in the bank
Once a week he washed his truck and put hi-test in the tank

Daddy worked until the job was done
Once a week he went fishing and took the kids for fun
Once a week he took Mama out so they could have a date
Once a week when Dale was racing, everything else could wait

I thought his life was going past him
But he just smiled when I asked him
“In the world today how do you stay
devoted to your family?”
He said, “The promises you keep
help you find what you seek so…
me and your Mama fell in love again
more than once a week.”

Daddy was a man who had his views
Once a week he took the time to read the hometown news
Once a week he made sure were doin’ all right in school
Once a week he said the politicians were mostly a bunch of fools

And daddy was always thinkin’
All the drugs and all the drinkin’
And the trouble kids get into on the street
Is ‘cause their Daddys don’t care about them
Not even once a week
[ Instru ]

Daddy always was a family man
Once a week he went to church to thank God for his plan
And with a little smile he said “Son -
you always do the very best you can
Let your life be guided by a greater hand.”
He said, “Make promises to keep –
Know the truth before you speak
And show the one you love how much you love her
More than once a week
Show the one you love how much you love her
More than once a week
You got to show the one you love how much you love
More than once a week!

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from Fires, Hurricanes, and Other Love Stories, released August 20, 2021

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Walt Hoagland Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Walt Hoagland has recorded with Columbia Records
and has been a touring musician and songwriter. He currently
has more than 65 studio recorded demos of his
original songs, including 11 Christmas songs.
He is seeking to work with established publishers,
music supervisors, and other music professionals. ... more

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