In the quiet of the morning, before the sun can rise
He laces up his boots and wipes the sleep from tired eyes
Works a double shift, he's the first to clock in
Sacrificing sleep, he's doing all he can
He's a father and a hero, giving all he's got
Working through the day and night, he never seems to stop
Though he's gone more than he's home, his love is always near
And every sacrifice he makes, his heart is always near
Home for just a moment, kids are fast asleep
He kisses them goodnight, his promises he keeps
Whispers in the darkness, daddy loves you so
Back to work he goes again, but his heart is never cold
He's a father and a hero, giving all he's got
Working through the day and night, he never seems to stop
Though he's gone more than he's home, his love is always near
And every sacrifice he makes, his heart is always near
Every smile, every tear, every laugh they share
In the moments he's away, he wishes he was there
But he knows it's worth it, every sleepless night
For the dreams he's building, for the future bright
He's a father and a hero, giving all he's got
Working through the day and night, he never seems to stop
Though he's gone more than he's home, his love is always near
And every sacrifice he makes, his heart is always near
And when the years have passed and they finally understand
They'll know the greatest gift he gained
Was the strength of his two hands
For in every hour he worked, in every tear he cried
He showed them what it means to love with every sacrifice
And when the years have passed and they finally understand
They'll know the greatest gift he gave
Was the strength of his two hands
For in every hour he worked, in every tear he cried
He showed them what it means to love with every sacrifice