Written in 1999, "My Daddy and His Truck" is a heartfelt country song that celebrates the simple moments between a father and son that become life's greatest treasures. Set along dusty back roads and quiet fishing holes, the song captures memories of laughter, life lessons, and the special bond forged through time spent together, not through grand adventures, but through ordinary days that become unforgettable. As the story comes full circle, the son grows into a father himself, passing those same traditions and values on to his own child. Filled with warmth, nostalgia, and timeless storytelling, "My Daddy and His Truck" is a touching tribute to family, cherished memories, and the enduring legacy of a father's love.
My Daddy And His Truck Verse 1 Gravel road dust on a beat-up Ford, Down at the bend where the creek runs wide- Two fishin’ poles and our catch on a chord, Me and my old man, side by side- Couple soda pops and sweet moon pies, Barefoot in dirt, a perfect summer day- Laughin’ with my dad under god’s blue skies, Thinkin’ up a tale ‘bout the one that got away- Chorus All I ever need is my Daddy and his truck, Couple fishin poles and a lil’ bit o’ luck- Fat juicy worms in an ol’ can o’ dirt A nice sunny day really wouldn’t hurt- All I ever need is my Daddy for a day Every now and then he just walks away- Posts a gone fishin’ sign that they can read It’s just for a day, that’s all I really need- Verse 2 A fav’rite fishin’ hole where the ol’ creek bends, My bobber dipped and my heart beat rose- Me and my daddy, fishin’ poles, and good friends, I had it, I lost it, so the story goes- The line ran hard then it sadly broke, Shakin’ his head, he’d say, that’s okay,” I remember the words that my daddy spoke Every man’s got tales bout the one that got away. Chorus All I ever need is my Daddy and his truck, Couple fishin poles and a lil’ bit o’ luck- Fat juicy worms in an ol’ can o’ dirt A nice sunny day really wouldn’t hurt- All I ever need is my Daddy for a day Every now and then he just walks away- Posts a gone fishin’ sign that they can read It’s just for a day, that’s all I really need- Verse 3 My Daddy always took the time to spend with me The ol’ store in town is a painful memory- Still I see my daddy’s truck, parked out there The image slowly fades; the parking lot is bare- The lessons Daddy taught me, I still use today My son and I go fishin’ just to get away- Couple fishin poles, and a lil bit o’ luck All he ever needs is his Daddy and his truck- Chorus All he ever needs is his Daddy and his truck, Couple fishin poles and a lil’ bit o’ luck- Fat juicy worms in an ol’ can o’ dirt A nice sunny day really wouldn’t hurt- All I ever need is my Daddy for a day Every now and then I just have to walk away- I post a gone fishin’ sign that they can read It’s just for a day, that’s all he really needs- © 1999 Tazz Anderson
Written in 1999, "My Daddy and His Truck" is a heartfelt country song that celebrates the simple moments between a father and son that become life's greatest treasures. Set along dusty back roads and quiet fishing holes, the song captures memories of laughter, life lessons, and the special bond forged through time spent together, not through grand adventures, but through ordinary days that become unforgettable. As the story comes full circle, the son grows into a father himself, passing those same traditions and values on to his own child. Filled with warmth, nostalgia, and timeless storytelling, "My Daddy and His Truck" is a touching tribute to family, cherished memories, and the enduring legacy of a father's love.
My Daddy And His Truck Verse 1 Gravel road dust on a beat-up Ford, Down at the bend where the creek runs wide- Two fishin’ poles and our catch on a chord, Me and my old man, side by side- Couple soda pops and sweet moon pies, Barefoot in dirt, a perfect summer day- Laughin’ with my dad under god’s blue skies, Thinkin’ up a tale ‘bout the one that got away- Chorus All I ever need is my Daddy and his truck, Couple fishin poles and a lil’ bit o’ luck- Fat juicy worms in an ol’ can o’ dirt A nice sunny day really wouldn’t hurt- All I ever need is my Daddy for a day Every now and then he just walks away- Posts a gone fishin’ sign that they can read It’s just for a day, that’s all I really need- Verse 2 A fav’rite fishin’ hole where the ol’ creek bends, My bobber dipped and my heart beat rose- Me and my daddy, fishin’ poles, and good friends, I had it, I lost it, so the story goes- The line ran hard then it sadly broke, Shakin’ his head, he’d say, that’s okay,” I remember the words that my daddy spoke Every man’s got tales bout the one that got away. Chorus All I ever need is my Daddy and his truck, Couple fishin poles and a lil’ bit o’ luck- Fat juicy worms in an ol’ can o’ dirt A nice sunny day really wouldn’t hurt- All I ever need is my Daddy for a day Every now and then he just walks away- Posts a gone fishin’ sign that they can read It’s just for a day, that’s all I really need- Verse 3 My Daddy always took the time to spend with me The ol’ store in town is a painful memory- Still I see my daddy’s truck, parked out there The image slowly fades; the parking lot is bare- The lessons Daddy taught me, I still use today My son and I go fishin’ just to get away- Couple fishin poles, and a lil bit o’ luck All he ever needs is his Daddy and his truck- Chorus All he ever needs is his Daddy and his truck, Couple fishin poles and a lil’ bit o’ luck- Fat juicy worms in an ol’ can o’ dirt A nice sunny day really wouldn’t hurt- All I ever need is my Daddy for a day Every now and then I just have to walk away- I post a gone fishin’ sign that they can read It’s just for a day, that’s all he really needs- © 1999 Tazz Anderson