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He had tears whenever I called his mama
To set a time for picking up my son
He begged her to invite me to stay over
Not understanding why it couldn't be done
I got to see him ev'ry other weekend
And how those months and years went rushing by
On Sunday nights I dropped him off real quickly
Before he had a chance to see me cry

(Chorus)
I missed his kindergarten concerts and his winning soccer kick
Nursery rhymes and birthday times and learning magic tricks
I missed out on the growing pains and heartaches that he had
Now I'm fighting demons that haunt this weekend dad

His childhood years turned into proms and dances
I saw him fewer times as years went by
He didn't ask my advice about romances
But I didn't take the time to ask him why
Real soon my little boy will be a father
I hope he never sees his children sad
Lord, let him share the footsteps of his babies
And please don't let him be a weekend dad

(Chorus)
I missed his kindergarten concerts and his winning soccer kick
Nursery rhymes and birthday times and learning magic tricks
I missed out on the growing pains and heartaches that he had
Now I'm fighting demons that haunt this weekend dad

(Bridge)
I tried the best I could
But time often plays a part
In leaving us with nothing
Except a broken heart

(Chorus)
I missed his kindergarten concerts and his winning soccer kick
Nursery rhymes and birthday times and learning magic tricks
I missed out on the growing pains and heartaches that he had
Now I'm fighting demons that haunt this weekend dad