My Father's Song

Whatever you are, you're going to be
 Whatever you are is alright with me
 You're gonna be what you want anyway
 These are the words I heard my father say
 When I was a young girl and shy of men
 He said when you're ready you'll know just when
 And when I was taken and thrown away
 There wasn't a reason to face the day
 And he said
 Whatever you are, you're going to be
 Whatever you are is all right with me
 You're gonna be what you want anyway
 These are the words I heard my father say
 My father's soul is clear and easy
 And though he's gone, he lives in my heart
 When I go wrong, I swear he sees me
 And he smiles for a start and he says
 Whatever you are, I'm here by your side
 My life is a rope that won't come untied
 Oh, I'm gonna stand by you right or wrong
 These are the words within, my father's song
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 These are the words within, my father's song