Sinkers Hooks and Things

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Have you looked down at a loved one dying in a hospital bed. One day you will I expect and this song is my story of one such time.

Sinkers Hooks and Things




I remember when my father passed away,
the very last thing he had to say,
with the twinkle in his eye,
just about to die,
I feel the pain is slipping away.
Son I think I'll beat the basted today.

Death is a part of a story
Chapters end where new ones start.
The things my father done for me,
they were written in my heart.

They locked his house and took away the key,
cut down half the roses and a tree.
They took away those tins
of sinkers, hooks and things.
But they couldn't take his favorite recipe,
or the bag of tricks he left inside of me.

They took away his hat and his coat,
rocking chair, tackle box and boat.
They couldn't take the pride,
he gave me when he died.
They left me with his sense of right and wrong,
the things he left behind that make me strong. Ref end

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• fathers'tribute song
• australian singer song writer
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[silencioamanece]

Hermoso el corazón que es capaz de expresar su sentimientos

[coomadoug]

@silencioamanece

bellas del corazón que muestra su reconocimiento y reconocer esas cosas.

Gracias

[bios36]

Back again Doug, there´s one thing for sure, this song will never die my friend

Rick

[bambina82254]

Upon hearing and reading the lyrics of this song, I got teary eyed because I remembered my father who passed away when I was only 15 yrs. old, leaving behind his 10 children. We may not be rich but his words of wisdom and his very positive attitude in life is a legacy and the treasures he left for us. Thank you Doug for writing and singing this song, it is a fitting tribute to our father.

[magicwoman116]

Excellent performance, thank you for the share, Cheri

[TSFboi]

I listened to this song as a lullaby years ago. Something suddenly sparked in my head and I remembered it, and decided to look it up. :]

[rickstudiomusician]

Gotta be a very special person to write this, Geez

Rick

[TheOriginalPoet]

Beautiful and touching song mate, I'm like the others...I often come back to hear something so genuine and real - you can't loose mate when they come from the heart, I'm grateful for knowing you Doug and hope my words have found you peaceful and well. Noy and I are doing well, we're doing some work around the ranch and chasing down new treasures. Take care friend! Mark and Noy

[tashahurst]

Just as moving today as the first day I heard it. Today has been 20 years since my Fathers passing and listening to this song has helped me - thank you!

[jordyplaysguitar]

very moving , outstanding writing !!!

[Maysey1]

No tricks here mate, this was very deserving of being featured, THAT's why it was picked. Outstanding song and video performance. Sometimes raw is better and is definitely real. Our sincerest condolences to your enormous loss. Love, Mark and Noy

[MrCallumification]

mate this is St0keDNQ luv ur song still, would love to collaberate with you if ur down brisbane way... have a studio fulll with a historic chrometta!! beautiful mate... marvellous!

[funetiks]

A great touching song, my grandfather and grandmother passed recently, and this song means something special to me.

[2minstral]

Great tune my friend! 2 thumbs up. and a real understanding. 8O)