Now that I’m a father

I guess I’ll have to change my ways

I'd better rearrange my days

And be responsible

Now that I'm a father

I guess the future must be planned

No more can living just be random

If that is possible

      Conceiving a child was just so easy

      It's what fathers do best

      The rest

      Is dealing with the consequence

When someone calls you daddy

You don’t just need to buy a teddy

You’d better have some answers ready

To all the questions why                                    

I have to say I’m happy                                         

We're going to raise the perfect child

And not the sort that turns out wild

I guess we’ll have to try 

      The miracle of birth is just a mystery

      It’s what mothers do best

      The rest

      Is coping with the consequence

Now that I’m a father

I’ve got the job for 20 years

From teething tot to teenage tears

So much we’re going through

Now that I'm a father

I think it's gonna to be all right

Let’s hope we get some sleep tonight

There’s such a lot to do

Now that I’m a father

     Chris Flegg    Feb 2012