If I seem to shout too much
Or fuss 'bout this or that 'n such,
If words I use to you seem rough
It's not because I'm awfully tough!
It's just because I LOVE you!
And if I seem to scold a lot
And temper overflows the pot
Don't think I'm just a mean ol' Dad...
I'm really not that awful bad!
It's just because I LOVE you!
If homework isn't done just right
Or if you're up too late at night
Or when you start to criticize
And find my scolding really flies!
It's just because I LOVE you!
Right now it's hard to understand
The reason for my scolding hand
But when you've grown up big and tall,
I hope you'll understand it all!
It's just because I LOVE you!