Lyrics Once You Called Me (Live) - Peter Hammill

I wish that I remembered better.
You've grown so fast before my very eyes.
The woman that you're now becoming suddenly takes me by surprise.
I thought that there'd be time and tide a-plenty to grow into a
Proper fatherhood but underneath our feet the sands were shifting.
You spread your wings, soon you'll be gone from me for good.
And when I tucked you in at night and swore I'd always love you
Madly I'd wonder would this be the
Last time that you'd ever call me "
Daddy"?
A bittersweetnes runs through every memory:
A daughter's father wants to be so strong,
Then suddenly he's just an ancient relic.
You spread your wings, you weren't a little girl for very long.
And if trouble's on its way you know
I'd lay my life down for you gladly.
I only wish that I could still
Remember the last time that you called me "
Daddy".
Once you called me "
Daddy".
Oh, my precious girl.