Title: He Didn t Have To Be
Artist: Brad Paisley
Album: Who Needs Pictures
Tabbed by Rob Ross
Capo 2nd Fret
[Verse 1]
When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
It always winds up feeling more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she d ever meet someone
Who wouldn t find out about me and then turn around and run
I met the man I call my dad when I was 5 years old
He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
A few months later I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she d say yes... And then
[Chorus 1]
All of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me
How we went from somethings missing to a family
Looking back all I can say about all the things he did for me
Is I hope I m at least half the dad that he didn t have to be
[Verse 2]
I met the girl who s now my wife about three years ago
We had the perfect marriage, but we wanted something more
Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends
Crowded round the nursery window as they bring the baby in... And now
[Chorus 2]
All of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me
How we ve gone from somethings missing to a family
Looking through the glass I think about the man who s standing next to me
And I hope I m at least half the dad that he didn t have to be
You know he didn t have to be