"Sweet Jonell"

Out on the porch in the evenin' sun,

Rockin' slow after the day is done,

There’s a little girl with a smile so wide,

Chasin’ fireflies on the countryside.

Barefoot dreams in a summer dress,

Laughin' loud, makin' such a mess,

Every giggle’s like a southern bell,

Oh, I thank the Lord for my Jonell.

Sweet Jonell, my heart, my world,

Daddy’s pride, my baby girl,

From the moment that I held you near,

You’ve been the song I love to hear.

In every prayer, in every spell,

You shine so bright, sweet Jonell.

First day of school, you held my hand,

Said, “Don’t worry, Daddy, I understand,”

You’re growin’ up but you still hold tight,

To bedtime hugs and kissin’ goodnight.

You got your mama’s grace and fire,

A little wild with a heart inspired,

And every step, I can always tell,

You’re my sunshine, sweet Jonell.

Sweet Jonell, my heart, my world,

Daddy’s pride, my baby girl,

From the moment that I held you near,

You’ve been the song I love to hear.

In every prayer, in every spell,

You shine so bright, sweet Jonell.

One day you’ll chase your dreams so high,

With stars in your hair and wings to fly,

But no matter how far you roam,

You’ll always be my way back home.

Sweet Jonell, my heart, my world,

Forever Daddy’s little girl,

From the moment that I held you near,

You’ve been the song I love to hear.

In every prayer, in every spell,

You shine so bright…

Sweet Jonell.