He Didn’t Have To Be - Paisley Brad Capo 2nd Fret My first tab. Posted because I couldnt find a ’correct’ version. Sounds right to me playing it finger style. You can play C’s or Cadd9 all the way I like the way the Cadd9 sounds where I have it. When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new It always winds up feeling more like a job interview My momma used to wonder if she’d ever meet someone Who wouldn’t find out about me and then turn around and run I met the man I call my dad when I was 5 years old He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go A few months later I remember lying there in bed I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she’d say yes... And then (1st Chorus) All of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me How we went from somethings missing to a family Looking back all I can say about all the things he did for me   Is I hope I’m at least half the dad that he didn’t have to be (Chords stay the same for next verse) I met the girl who’s now my wife about three years ago We had the perfect marriage but we wanted something more Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends Crowded round the nursery window as they bring the baby in... And now (2nd Chorus) - (Chords Stay same - Words Change) All of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me How we’ve gone from somethings missing to a family Looking through the glass I think about the man who’s standing next to me And I hope I’m at least half the dad that he didn’t have to be Strum 4 bars: Looking back all I can say about all the things he did for me   Is I hope I’m at least half the dad that he didn’t have to be Because he didn’t have to be You know he didn’t have to be