Rhythm In Our Soul

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a man who taught me how to stand With grease on his hands and a steady plan Dawn to dusk, seven days a week But still made time for the words I'd speak He showed me wheels and how they turn How to give, how to live, how to learn [Chorus] Oh, Daddy, you're the rhythm in our soul The steady hand that kept us whole From island shores to where we roam You made every house a home Daddy, oh Daddy, the love you gave Is the legacy we'll forever save [Verse 2] Knock knock at the door, who's there tonight? Norman Thomas, three taps, we're alright Zum, zum, zump, those bedtime tales Hostess cakes and sugar buns on trays Pooches, Nat, Sonny, and Andrew too Every name you gave, every dream came true [Chorus] Oh, Daddy, you're the rhythm in our soul The steady hand that kept us whole From Jamaica down to Georgia red You remembered every word you said Daddy, oh Daddy, the love you gave Is the legacy we'll forever save [Bridge] "Rock Stone!" you'd say with that golden grin "Tell 'em to go eat grass" — laughter ringin' When the storm came, you carried us through Held us close when our skies turned blue [Verse 3] Now you're easy in your music room chair Reggae and soul floating in the air Iced tea cold, the speakers low Norman Thomas, oh, how we love you so Still the first one that we call The strongest, kindest man of all [Chorus] Oh, Daddy, you're the rhythm in our soul The steady hand that kept us whole From island shores to where we roam You made every house a home Daddy, oh Daddy, the love you gave Is the legacy we'll forever save [Outro] Happy birthday, Norman Thomas, our guiding light Forever Daddy, holding us tight