[Verse 1]
A little boy with bright blue eyes,
Sat by the fire 'neath evening skies,
He said, "Mama, what can I give to you?
Something so grand, something so true."
[Prechorus]
She smiled so warm, pulled him near,
Whispered words he'd always hear.
[Chorus]
"The greatest gift was given long ago,
On a rugged cross where love did flow.
But the second best, my sweet little dove,
Is you loving me, and me loving you, my love."
[Verse 2]
He thought for a while, then softly said,
"Was it the nails or the crown on His head?
How could He love the world so wide,
To give His life and not His pride?"
[Prechorus]
Mama's eyes welled up, glistening bright,
She said, "That love is our guiding light."
[Chorus]
"The greatest gift was given long ago,
On a rugged cross where love did flow.
But the second best, my sweet little dove,
Is you loving me, and me loving you, my love."