joanna butler

Lyrics

My Old Man’s Heart
He was quick to make decisions
He was quick to take a drink
He worked down in the coal mine
At the age of 17

Before he even knew it
40 years had come and gone
All his dreams had faded
Before they got their start

And I grew up never knowin’
What was in
My ole man’s heart

He played dances in the country
Burned the candle at both ends
I knew he loved me dearly
Out there with all his friends

Always playin’ second fiddle
Someday I’d get my chance
Until then I’d just play my part





I grew up never knowin’
What was in
My ole man’s heart

Everybody knew him
Everybody loved him
They all said “girl you must be proud”

Deep inside that coal mine
Lies a voice I’ll never hear
And on that darkest day.
I faced my biggest fear

They say that he saved everyone
Lifting up that beam.
He said don't look back
Until you see the stars

And I grew up never knowing
what was in
My old man's heart

We stood there at the mine site
To say our last goodbye
The toughest of the miners
with tears in his eyes

Said your daddy always spoke of you
Of the fine girl that you are
“He said that I should give you this”
And on my head he placed a kiss
Don't you ever question what was in
Your old man's heart