I gave you love when you were lonely And I gave you strenght when times were bad I've been a daddy to your children And I've dried your tears when you were sad
But darling you don't need to thank me Having you is thanks enough And if there's anything you owe me Darling I'll just take it out in love
[ fiddle ] I've been your friend when you were troubled And I've stood by you when things went wrong I've picked you up each time you stumbled When you were weak then I was strong
But darling you don't need to thank me... Darling I'll just take it out in love