Daddy's Come Around
Paul Overstreet
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Daddy's come around to Mama's way of thinking No more staying out all night a' drinking Every thing's better on the home front now They're meeting in the middle, working it out I finally figured out he's got something worth keeping And Daddy's come around to Mama's way of thinking Daddy used to go out every night with his friends And Mama stayed home taking care of the kids Daddy didn't mind the way it was arranged To his way of thinking, it didn't seem strange Then one night Mama met him at the door 'Cause the key in his hand didn't work anymore Mama said more than the locks have changed There's a new set of rules to this old game And Daddy's come around to Mama's way of thinking No more staying out all night a' drinking Every thing's better on the home front now They're meeting in the middle, working it out Finally figured out he's got something worth keeping Daddy's come around to Mama's way of thinking Now it's been some time since she laid down the law But Daddy don't seem to mind at all Come straight home when the work day's through He's even done the dishes a time or two And late last night when the lights were low Daddy told Mama, "I love you so" Early this morning Mama said to him "You just might get to be a Daddy again" Yeah, Daddy's come around to Mama's way of thinking No more staying out all night a' drinking Every thing's better on the home front now They're meeting in the middle, working it out He finally figured out he's got something worth keeping Daddy's come around to Mama's way of thinking Every thing's better on the home front now They're meeting in the middle, working it out He finally figured out he's got something worth keeping Yeah, now Daddy's come around to Mama's way of thinking Yeah, Daddy's come around to Mama's way of thinking Yeah, Daddy's come around to Mama's way of thinking
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Written by: PAUL LESTER OVERSTREET, DON N SCHLITZ
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Category"Daddy's Come Around" is a country song by American country music artist Paul Overstreet.
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Release DateThe song was released in November 1990 as the lead-off single from Overstreet's second album, "Heroes."
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Chart Topping"Daddy's Come Around" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking Overstreet's second No. 1 hit as a solo artist.
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Composer InformationThe song was written by Paul Overstreet with songwriter Don Schlitz, who is also known for writing hits like Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler."
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Story ContentThe song is a narrative about a man who becomes a better father and husband after giving up drinking.
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Song DurationThe song runs for a duration of 3:23 minutes.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Jim May, and features Overstreet showcasing a man's transformation from being a non-responsible person to a worthy father and husband.
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Music AwardsPaul Overstreet won the Top Male Vocalist of The Year in 1991 from the Academy of Country Music, greatly due to the success of this song.
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Cover VersionsAlthough no wildly popular cover versions exist, the song has been covered by lesser-known country artists and bands due to its popularity.
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Legacy"Daddy's Come Around" is often considered one of Overstreet's most popular and enduring songs. Its positive message of personal transformation still resonates with many people today.
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