Back when I was only nine years old
I remember playing catch in the yard
You were showing me the ropes
Got impatient with me when I couldn't hit your glove
Stormed off, told me you had had enough
All alone I was left thinking to myself
That would be the last time I'd ask you for help
Had it in my head turning out a different way
Thought for sure you'd say
I will not leave ya
No, no, I will not leave ya
Even if I'm the only one
The only one left
No, no, I will not leave ya
No, no, I will not leave ya
Even if I'm the only one
The only one left
Twenty-five, family looks a lot different now
My brother and I are the only two you got now
Sister doesn't call you daddy like she did before
And mama's happily re-married after the divorce
Thought that if you just provided it would be enough
When all they ever really wanted was to feel your love
Growing up you never had a dad to light the way
Never once did you hear him say
I will not leave ya
No, no, I will not leave ya
Even if I'm the only one
The only one left
No, no, I will not leave ya
No, no, I will not leave ya
Even if I'm the only one
The only one left
There's nothing you could do to make me run away
'Cause for me, you're my father and that'll never change
Even if it's only us on the holiday
Sitting round the kitchen table at your place
I promise, I will not leave ya
I will not leave
I will not leave
I will not leave ya
No, I will not leave ya
Even if I'm the only one
The only one left
No, I will not leave ya
No, no, I will not leave ya
Even if I'm the only one
The only one left
Even if I'm the only one
The only one left
Even if I'm the only one
The only one left