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.

Song Description

A parent's love for their child Final chorus in Spanish

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