Hank's Song

Lyrics

Hank’s Song © 2005 Martha Ann Brooks (BMI) Oh the night was so dark And the wind blew so strong The trees bowed down in a dance On our front lawn My mother stood by my bed Thinking I was asleep Through the noise of the storm that night I could hear her speak Chorus: I thank God for the sun I thank God for the rain I thank God for the laughter I thank God for the pain I thank God for the mountains And the valleys, too, But most of all, my dear, I thank God for you. Years passed and I grew My heart yearned to be wild I was ever the headstrong, Most willful child Took a foolish chance on my horse And I had a bad fall Through the hospital doorway I heard her voice in the hall (Repeat Chorus) Now I have my own boy And I watch as he grows He brings my life joy He keeps me on my toes Sometimes late at night I find myself by his bed I understand well now What Mother meant when she said (Repeat Chorus) Repeat Chorus in Spanish: Gracias Dios por el sol Gracias Dios por la lluvia Gracias Dios por la risa Gracias por el dolor Gracias por las montanas Y los valles tambien Pero, mas que todo, mi carino, Gracias a Dios por ti. © Martha Ann Brooks 2005

Credits

Lyrics Credits: Martha Ann Brooks

Music Credits: Martha Ann Brooks

Producer Credits: Martha Ann Brooks / Jay Ruisseaux

Performance Credits: Martha Ann Brooks (Vocals, Guitar), Jay Ruisseaux (Bass)

Description

Short Song Description: A parent's love for their child Final chorus in Spanish

Story Behind the Song: My mother always told me I would understand the depths of a Mother's Love when I had my own child. I never believed that parenting could be a joy until I had my son. This song is about my ultimate heartfelt comprehension of my Mother's words.

Metadata

Song Length: 4:19

Primary Genre: Folk-Alternative

Secondary Genre: -

Tempo: Medium (111 - 130)