Dad Said | Ari Fraser | Written by David Fraser

“Dad Said” Performed by Ari Fraser Written by David Fraser Dedicated in the loving memory of Papa Carl Fraser Music production: Gemini Musiq & Lionheart Entertainment Inc.   - I was a smart-ass kid with an attitude Certain that I knew it all I wouldn't listen to any advice No one could call me wrong But when my world came crashing down Leaving me empty and lost I remember his soothing voice So reassuring and calm Dad said don't you worry Dad said it'll be okay Dad said follow your heart Nothing's gonna stand in your way Ten years later with my brand new bride I moved out to live in LA In a cheap motel with paper thin walls Barely making it day to day Long bills, short on cash Certain that it couldn't get worse Then the phone would ring like he was reading my mind To offer an encouraging word Dad said don't you worry Dad said it'll be okay Dad said follow your heart Nothing's gonna stand in your way I felt like a hammer had hit me With that midnight call from mom I grabbed a taxi out to the airport Caught the first red-eye home My time has come, he whispered Outside it was pouring rain He gathered us close beside his bed Reached out and held our hand And then Dad said don't you worry Dad said it'll be okay Dad said I know in my heart We'll be together again someday Dad said don't you worry Dad said it's gonna be okay Dad said follow your heart Nothing's gonna stand in your way Dad said nothing's gonna stand in your way  Released with permission from the songwriter. © 2026 Ari Fraser Music