[Verse 1]
Six years small
Big laugh
Bigger dreams
Brown eyes asking
Every little thing they see
Hair in a knot
You call it your princess crown
Spinning in socks
‘til you tumble to the ground (and you laugh)
[Chorus]
My little brown-eyed ballerina
Twirling through the living room light
You miss a step
Then bow like a winner
Silly heart
You’re getting it right
I love you more than these words can carry
More than all the nights I get to tuck you in tight
[Verse 2]
Sticker stars
On the mirror by the door
Tiny shoes
Waiting on the hallway floor
You count to eight
Then forget what number you’re on
Make up a move
And the music just follows along (sweet and strong)
[Chorus]
My little brown-eyed ballerina
Twirling through the living room light
You miss a step
Then bow like a winner
Silly heart
You’re getting it right
I love you more than these words can carry
More than all the nights I get to tuck you in tight
[Bridge]
One day you’ll dance
Far from this small house
But I’ll still hear
Your bare feet on the couch
If you feel lost
Just close your eyes
You’ll find
I’m clapping on the quiet side
Right there in your mind (hey, that’s me)
[Chorus]
My little brown-eyed ballerina
Twirling through the living room light
You miss a step
Then bow like a winner
Silly heart
You’re getting it right
I love you more than these words can carry
More than all the days I get to call you
Mine