The Games That Daddies Play
Conway Twitty
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He put his arms around her shoulder And with a voice that sounded older He said mom I've got something on my mind I don't want to bother you But I sure need to talk to you If you could only spare the time And mom I hope you understand How much I love and need you and I don't want you to take this the wrong way But don't you think I'm old enough And big enough and strong enough to play The games that daddies play My friend Billy Parker's dad Came by today to see me and He wondered if I'd like to go With him and Billy on a hike And maybe camp out overnight The way I've seen them do in picture shows And there's one thing I'd like to do And maybe if I asked him to He's sit and talk to me man to man We'd only be gone overnight And I could find out what it's like to play The games that daddies play She quickly turned to hide the tears From her son of seven years He didn't know she'd read between the lines He'd never really known his dad And although he'd never ask She knew exactly what was on his mind She searched her mind in desperation Six long years of separation Dimmed the words she knew she had to say I hope you're never big enough Or old enough or bold enough to play The games that daddies play I know you need and want his love But son, you're the victim of Another kind of games that daddies play
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Written by: CONWAY TWITTY
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album Details"The Games That Daddies Play" is a song by the American country singer Conway Twitty, released in 1976. It was part of his album "Play, Guitar Play."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit; it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in November 1976.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a father teaching life lessons to his son, showing how these 'games' that dads play help shape the child's understanding of the world and human relationships.
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Songwriter InformationThe song was written by Conway Twitty himself. He was not only an exceptional singer but a skilled songwriter as well.
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Record Label"The Games That Daddies Play" was released under the record label "MCA Records."
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Awards and RecognitionThe song has since become a country classic, although it did not win any major music awards. However, Conway Twitty's overall contributions to country music have earned him numerous accolades, including inductions into the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame.
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Other PerformancesOther country artists have covered "The Games That Daddies Play," paying tribute to Twitty's influential presence in the genre.
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Song LengthThe song boasts a run-time of approximately 3 minutes, which is typical for country genre songs of that era.
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Resonant LyricsSome of the most remembered lyrics from this song include, "These are the games that daddies play / They play'em when momma's gone away / And the things that momma never sees / He's teaching these to you and me."
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Flutter of Twitty's Hit Singles"The Games That Daddies Play" was one of Conway Twitty's 55 number one singles, a record that remained unbroken until George Strait surpassed it in 2006.
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