Good Good Father
Chris Tomlin
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I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like But I've heard the tender whispers of love in the dead of night And you tell me that you're pleased And that I'm never alone You're a good good father It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are And I'm loved by you It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am I've seen many searching for answers far and wide But I know we're all searching For answers only you provide 'Cause you know just what we need Before we say a word You're a good good father It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are And I'm loved by you It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am Because you are perfect in all of your ways You are perfect in all of your ways You are perfect in all of your ways to us You are perfect in all of your ways You are perfect in all of your ways You are perfect in all of your ways to us Oh, it's love so undeniable I, I can hardly speak Peace so unexplainable I, I can hardly think As you call me deeper still As you call me deeper still As you call me deeper still Into love, love, love You're a good good father It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are And I'm loved by you It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am You're a good good father It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are And I'm loved by you It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am You're a good good father It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are And I'm loved by you It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am You're a good good father You are perfect in all of your ways It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are And I'm loved by you You are perfect in all of your ways It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
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Written by: Anthony Brown, Pat Barrett
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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11 facts about this song
About the ArtistChris Tomlin is an American contemporary Christian music artist, songwriter, and worship leader who has won multiple worship-leading and songwriting awards. He is one of the well-known artists in contemporary Christian music.
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Song Origin"Good Good Father" is a cover of the original song by the Housefires, an Atlanta-based band.
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Breakthrough Single"Good Good Father" was released as a single in 2015 and it elevated Chris Tomlin's already successful career to a new level. It has been viewed as one of his defining songs.
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Top of the ChartsThe song quickly reached the top of the Christian music charts following its release and held its top spot for several weeks.
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Song ThemeThe song is deeply worship-centered and is widely regarded as a beautiful depiction of God's pure and parenthood love for humanity.
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Grammy Recognition"Good Good Father" was nominated in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by Pat Barrett and Tony Brown of Housefires. However, Tomlin is responsible for popularizing the song in Christian circles and beyond.
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Book ReleaseChris Tomlin later co-wrote a children's book titled "Good Good Father" with Pat Barrett, inspired by the touching song. The book tells an allegoric tale about Tucker, a little bear who lives in a place ruled by a kind king.
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International AcclaimThe song has become popular in churches around the world and has been translated and sung in many languages.
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Positive ReviewsMusic critics have praised the song's powerful and simple lyrics, Tomlin's passionate delivery, and the arrangement's ability to evoke a sense of divine love and acceptance.
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Platinum StatusThe song went platinum by RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), certifying that it has sold over one million units in the U.S.
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