The Games That Daddies Play

Conway Twitty

About The Games That Daddies Play

"The Games That Daddies Play" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in July 1976 as the first single from his Greatest Hits 2 compilation album. The song was Twitty's 17th No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in October 1976. Its one-week atop the chart was part of an 11-week run in the Hot Country Singles chart's top 40.


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1976
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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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Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 40 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006. From 1971-76, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was never a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but was inducted into both the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. more »

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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."
Chart Performance
The song was a major hit; it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in November 1976.
Song Theme
The 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.
Songwriter Information
The song was written by Conway Twitty himself. He was not only an exceptional singer but a skilled songwriter as well.
Record Label
"The Games That Daddies Play" was released under the record label "MCA Records."
Awards and Recognition
The 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.
Other Performances
Other country artists have covered "The Games That Daddies Play," paying tribute to Twitty's influential presence in the genre.
Song Length
The song boasts a run-time of approximately 3 minutes, which is typical for country genre songs of that era.
Resonant Lyrics
Some 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."
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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