Lyrics:
I remember when he used to say
Son, we're going to make through the day
You can only play the hand you're dealt
And pray to God that you play it well
So when momma got confused a lot
He held her hand, he refused to stop
He held her tight through the pain
Of a life that wouldn't be okay
You cannot make it all okay
You cannot make it go away
Can't put the tears back from where they fell
But you can help me play the hand that's dealt
So when everything was said and done
And momma's breath refused to come
And the pain refused to quit
Daddy couldn't get away from it
Now I see the weight it's on his frame
Momma's fine but he won't be the same
There are thoughts but there's nothing to say
I cannot make it all okay
You cannot make it all okay
You cannot make it go away
Can't put the tears back from where they fell
But you can help me play the hand that's dealt
It's not the wise words from a shrink
That will hold you up when you're about to sink
Just a shoulder you can cry into
And a listening ear will do
You cannot make it all okay
You cannot make it go away
You can stand right here with me
Help me stand up on my feet
Can't put the tears back from where they fell
But you can help me play the hand that's dealt
Won't you help me play the hand that's dealt?