Soul Song Playin' On

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a man with a steady hand, Faith like iron, heart like sand by the sea. Drove them miles down the open road, Carried more than just a heavy load for me. From Homestown roots to army boots, He planted love like deep down truth. [Chorus] Oh, Papa, you're a soul song playin' on, James Brown in the morning, Aretha all night long. Grace upon grace, mercy on the line, A father's kind of love, the holy kind. Hallelujah for the man you are, Shining like a steady morning star. [Verse 2] A dollar in every birthday card, Never sent one empty, no matter how hard the year. Whooped our butts with that belt so good, "Board of Education" still echoes everywhere, my dear. Calls them daughters and Tony his son, That's the kind of love that overcomes. [Chorus] Oh, Papa, you're a soul song playin' on, James Brown in the morning, Aretha all night long. Grace upon grace, mercy on the line, A father's kind of love, the holy kind. Hallelujah for the man you are, Shining like a steady morning star. [Bridge] Shedrick Lee, oh how the heavens smile, You walk with Jesus every mile. Maryalice by your side so true, Four kids stand because of you. [Verse 3] Kitchen warm, the music high, Aretha singin' as the day goes by. Pots a-simmer, table spread, Faith and family, grace is said. Shed, Lee, Papa — every name we call, You're the strongest, gentlest of them all. [Chorus] Oh, Papa, you're a soul song playin' on, James Brown in the morning, Aretha all night long. Grace upon grace, mercy on the line, A father's kind of love, the holy kind. [Outro] Your family still believes, In the faith you gave our family. Happy Father's Day, Shedrick Lee.