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Best Daddy

by Cody Qualls

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The idea for “Best Daddy” came to me a couple of years after my 3rd child was born. I noodled with the tune over many years until one day I was singing the chorus in the kitchen and she playfully sang it back to me. There was a “call and response” game that transpired between us and she sang a slightly different version of the melody back to me that ended up being a harmony which helped complete the song. 
 
Now when we play the song, she smiles at me knowing she helped catalyze it coming into the world. It’s special for her and for all of us. Plus, it is also now a book, beautifully illustrated with art created by three of my four children - a true family collaboration! Search for Cody Qualls in Amazon to buy the paperback.

This song reminds me of what is most important to me. As the song says, “I might never drive a Caddy, but I’m gonna be the BEST DADDY I can be!"

I hope BEST DADDY brings joy to you and your family as much as it does to ours!

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This the kind of song that you don't hear every day
So many things I used to want have faded away
I used to only think about myself in a way
But you be revealing a deeper purpose in me

People say I've changed, I tell them gladly
Putin' my attention on my family
I might never drizzy-drive that Caddy
But I'm a be the best daddy I can be

You are the best daddy best daddy
My kids tell me you are the best daddy, best daddy... the best daddy

When I'm walking through the door and coming home for the day
When I'm tired I need renewal from my family
You be pleading daddy, "Please don't push it too hard"
You reminding this man that he's worthy of love

Dad we're sad when you have to go
But we'll be here when you get home
Bring me something back you know
Cause I'll be here when you get home


You are the best daddy best daddy
My kids tell me you are the best daddy, best daddy... the best daddy

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released June 12, 2020
Song co-written by Cody Qualls and Joey Barba

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Cody Qualls Lafayette, Colorado

Cody Qualls has been creating, teaching and performing music for over twenty years. He has studied with countless vocal experts since age eleven and has toured the world, sharing the stage with many celebrities and artists,

Colorado Male Rock Vocalist of the Year (2016)
Male Vocalist of the Year (2019).
Focus On Your Rap Game -1st place in the Great American Songwriting Contest. ... more

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