He didn't know she'd read between the lines
And big enough and strong enough to play
And there's one thing I'd like to do
The games that daddies play
Dimmed the words she knew she had to say
And maybe if I asked him to
I don't want you to take this the wrong way
And mom, I hope you understand
If you can only spare the time
And although he'd never ask
But son, you're the victim of
My friend Billy Parker's dad
But I sure need to talk to you
Or old enough or bold enough to play
She knew exactly what was on his mind
How much I love and need you and
And maybe camp out overnight
And I could find out what it's like to play
From her son of seven years
He'd never really known his dad
The games that daddies play
With him and Billy on a hike
We'd only be gone overnight
She quickly turned to hide the tears
He'd sit and talk to me man to man
I know you need and want his love
I hope you're never big enough
The games that daddies play
He said, "Mom, I've got something on my mind"
I don't want to bother you
Six long years of separation
She searched her mind in desperation
But don't you think I'm old enough
He wondered if I'd like to go
Came by today to see me and
The way I've seen them do in picture shows
