He put his arms around her shoulder

And with a voice that sounded older

He said mom I've got something on my mind

I don't want to bother you, but I sure need to talk to you

If you could only spare the time

And mom I hope you understand

How much I love and need you and

I don't want you to take this the wrong way

But don't you think I'm old enough

And big enough and strong enough to play

The games that daddies play



My friend Billy Parker's dad

Came by today to see me and

He wondered if I'd like to go

With him and Billy on a hike

And maybe camp out overnight

The way I've seen them do in picture shows

And there's one thing I'd like to do

And maybe if I asked him to

He'd sit and talk with me man to man

We'd only be gone overnight

And I could find out what it's like to play

The games that daddies play



She quickly turned to hide the tears

From her son of seven years

He didn't know she'd read between the lines

He'd never really known his dad

And although he'd never asked

She knew exactly what was on his mind

She searched her mind in desperation

Six long years of separation

Dimmed the words she knew she had to say

I hope you're never big enough

Or old enough or bold enough to play

The games that daddies play



I know you need and want his love

But son, you're the victim of

Another kind of games that daddies play