Gimme Permission

Lyrics by Paul Walker, music by Tracy Chapman (Give Me One Reason)

Gimme permission to stay here

For another hour or so

Gimme permission to stay here

For just another hour or so

It's a little past my curfew 

But you're the coolest dad I know


Daddy I got your number, 

And we all know you got mine

I know that you called me, 

you called so many times

You can call me daddy, 

when you call me next time

I'll even answer


Gimme permission to stay here

For another hour or so

Gimme permission to stay here

For another hour or so

It's a little past my curfew  

But you're the nicest dad I know


If I leave this party early

It could end my social life

If I leave this party early

It could end my social life

You're the leader of our household

You don't need to ask your wife. 


This youthful heart loves you,

You're the greatest dad around

I said this youthful heart loves you,

Cause you're the greatest dad around

But I'm old enough to stay out late

You can trust my judgement now


Gimme permission to stay here

For another hour or so

Gimme permission to stay here

For another hour or so

It's a little past my curfew 

But you're the sweetest dad I know


Daddy just give me permission, oh, give me your permission now

Daddy just give me permission, oh, give me your permission say I can stay

Got you wrapped around my finger

We both know I'll get my way