Teach Me How to Fly words and music by Bill Pere When I was just a child, I'd pretend that I had wings But I played alone, you had no time to do such things You would fly round the world, you made a fortune grow Each time I asked you Dad, you just said "no" I'd say "Touch me, take me, teach me how to fly Show me how to reach beyond the sky" Not quite seventeen, the day I ran away You just watched me go, never asked once if I'd stay In the city at night I got off the train A stranger met me, said he'd ease my pain I said "Touch me, take me, teach me how to fly Show me how to reach beyond the sky" Now my broken wings can't lift these shattered dreams When you just need love, there's no substitute it seems In a bottle or bed, it's just empty air God, if you're listening, won't you hear my prayer "Touch me, take me, teach me how to fly Show me how to reach beyond the sky" Now I see you Dad, crying by the grave I appreciate the flowers that you gave As you're turning to leave, I see that backward glance I wish you'd loved me Dad, when you had the chance ====================================== Copyright Bill Pere  All rights reserved.