About The Song
Conway Twitty, a country music legend with a deep and emotional voice, has left a deep impression in the hearts of music lovers through many classic hits. One of his most famous songs, “The Games That Daddies Play”, is an emotional ballad about the sacred love of fatherhood.
Released in 1976, “The Games That Daddies Play” quickly became a musical phenomenon, dominating the Billboard Hot Country Singles country music chart for four consecutive weeks. This song also achieved many other great successes, bringing Conway Twitty the Grammy Award for the prestigious “Best Country Vocal Performance, Male” category.
The lyrics are a boy’s confession about his wish to join his father in fun activities and bond between father and son like other families. The boy wished his father would teach him how to play baseball, how to fish, or simply talk and share everyday stories.
The special feature of “The Games That Daddies Play” lies in the simplicity but profoundness in the lyrics and melody. The song uses rustic images close to everyday life to paint a vivid picture of family love. Conway Twitty’s warm and emotional voice greatly contributed to conveying the song’s meaningful message, making listeners emotional.
“The Games That Daddies Play” is not just a simple song, but also a meaningful message about the importance of fatherhood. The song is a reminder for fathers to take time to care, take care of and participate in fun activities with their children, bonding the family.
With its gentle, profound melody and meaningful lyrics, “The Games That Daddies Play” has become a classic ballad in country music, loved by many music lovers of all ages. This song is a priceless spiritual gift, a beautiful praise for the sacred love of fatherhood.
Take the time to listen to “The Games That Daddies Play”, to feel the warm and deep feelings of a father for his son, and to appreciate more precious moments with family.
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He put his arms around her shoulderAnd with a voice that sounded olderHe said mom I’ve got something on my mindI don’t want to bother youBut I sure need to talk to youIf you could only spare the timeAnd mom I hope you understandHow much I love and need you andI don’t want you to take this the wrong wayBut don’t you think I’m old enoughAnd big enough and strong enough to playThe games that daddies playMy friend Billy Parker’s dadCame by today to see me andHe wondered if I’d like to goWith him and Billy on a hikeAnd maybe camp out overnightThe way I’ve seen them do in picture showsAnd there’s one thing I’d like to doAnd maybe if I asked him toHe’s sit and talk to me man to manWe’d only be gone overnightAnd I could find out what it’s like to playThe games that daddies playShe quickly turned to hide the tearsFrom her son of seven yearsHe didn’t know she’d read between the linesHe’d never really known his dadAnd although he’d never askShe knew exactly what was on his mindShe searched her mind in desperationSix long years of separationDimmed the words she knew she had to sayI hope you’re never big enoughOr old enough or bold enough to playThe games that daddies playI know you need and want his loveBut son, you’re the victim ofAnother kind of games that daddies play