My Baby Girl

Verse 1

Boots by the door, sunrise on the wall

Coffee getting cold, hear your small feet fall

I’ve worn a uniform, I’ve stood my ground

But nothing ever shook me like the day you came around

Verse 2

Pictures on the fridge, crayon-colored dreams

You don’t know the weight of what that smile means

I’ve marched through nights I couldn’t explain

But your laugh’s the one thing stronger than the pain

Chorus

I’d walk through fire, I’d face the storm

Lay my armor down, take every blow

I’ve fought for flags and foreign lands

But I live for holding your little hand

I’m your shield, your safe place, your world, my girl

I’ll always be here for you, my baby girl

Verse 3

Some nights I’m gone, duty calls my name

I hate the miles, I hate the space

I kiss your head, say “Be brave for me”

You don’t see the tears when you fall asleep

Chorus

I’d walk through fire, I’d face the storm

Lay my armor down, take every blow

I’ve fought for flags and foreign lands

But I live for holding your little hand

I’m your shield, your safe place, your world, my girl

I’ll always be here for you, my baby girl

Bridge

One day you’ll grow, spread your wings and fly

And I’ll still be standing right by your side

If the world ever breaks your heart in two

Just remember, your old man’s coming through

Chorus (Soft then Strong)

I’d walk through fire, I’d face the storm

Lay my armor down, take every blow

No rank, no medal, no victory

Means half as much as you mean to me

I’m your shield, your safe place, your world, my girl

I’d give my life for you, my baby girl

Outro

When I hang up this uniform for good

I’ll still be the dad who always stood

Through every battle, every turn

You’re the reason I come home, you’re the reason I return home