[piano ballad] having A WEEKEND With my kids after

[Intro – gentle piano arpeggios, faint cello hum] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1 – soft piano melody, quiet room ambiance] The silence lingered for too long Their eyes held clouds where sun belonged I’d try to laugh, try to make it right But their little hearts still hid from light [Pre-Chorus – building piano chords, subtle string support] Then Saturday morning, you grabbed my hand Said “Dad, let’s go, let’s make a plan” I didn’t know if I had the strength But your tiny grin gave me the length [Chorus 1 – full piano, swelling strings, hopeful vocals] Weekend smiles, they’re finally here Chasing waves and coaster fear Salt on skin and cotton candy glow For a little while, the hurt can’t grow [Interlude – piano solo, delicate and warm] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 2 – piano with light percussion, playful undertone] We raced the tide to build a fort You screamed so loud on the corkscrew sort Your sister laughed till she could barely breathe I caught the moment, let it live in me [Pre-Chorus 2 – layered piano, rising strings] Sunday morning, you begged for more Said “Can we do this every time, for sure?” I knelt down low, wiped the sand from your cheek Said “Baby, as long as you speak” [Chorus 2 – richer instrumentation, harmonized vocals] Weekend smiles, they’re here to stay Water slides and seaside play Every laugh is a healing song We’ll keep this magic going on [Bridge – sparse piano, intimate vocals] I still miss her, every single day But your smiles chase the dark away I’ll carry her love in every drive Keep your bright eyes shining alive [Final Chorus – full orchestral piano, soaring strings, triumphant vocals] Weekend smiles, our little grace Chasing joy in every place We’ll make new memories, one trip at a time Hold onto love, hold onto the shine [Outro – fading piano, soft string fade] Weekend smiles, they’re here to stay We’ll keep the light alive each day