(Intro) (Soft spoken words) This was a letter I wrote for my future child. (Piano slowly starts playing soft keys) (Verse 1) I’m staring out the window on this long drive home from work Thinking ‘bout the way life moves, the way the world can hurt But then I start to daydream, and the miles just melt away Thinking ‘bout a face I haven’t seen, but love more every day Whether you’re a little man or a girl with golden hair It doesn’t matter much to me, I just wish that you were there My early thirties been real good, I married your goofy mom We bought a brand new house where the nights are sweet and calm. (Chorus) But there’s an empty space inside me that’s aching to be filled A quiet in the hallway that I’m waiting to be spilled I’ve got an excitable heart, full of magic of sorts, I’m ready to be your anchor, your shelter, and your fort. (Pause before reflecting) They say we’ll be great parents, like it’s easy as a prayer But the road to get to you, child, wasn't always fair Yet every mile I’ve traveled, every bridge that I’ve burned Was just the way the Master Potter made sure my heart was learned. (Verse 2) I’m chasing your silly sister ‘round the kitchen on the floor She’s asking when you’re coming, she’s watching by the door She says you’re hers to hold and kiss, her baby through and through (I’ll remind her that she said that when she’s mad at you) You won’t share my DNA, I can’t guess what you’ll be like If you’ll have your mama’s laughter or learn early on a bike But you were made for us, and we were crafted just for you In someone else’s belly, but in God’s plan, it’s true. (Bridge) The calendar is turning, the waiting’s almost done October 6th is calling, beneath the autumn sun Four weeks early, little one, you’re rushing to the light And I’m pacing in the hallway in the middle of the night No longer just a "maybe," no longer just a dream I can finally write your name down, or shout it till I scream. Oh, hmmmm (Chorus 2) Zara Raelynne, you’re the piece we’re missing here I’m trading in my daydreams for a love that’s crystal clear I’ve got an excitable heart, full of magic of sorts, I’m ready to be your anchor, your shelter, and your fort. (Pause before reflecting) They say we’ll be great parents, and I know that’s gonna be, ‘Cause you were always meant to find your way to Mom and me. (Guitar Solo - Soft and melodic) (Outro) You’re coming into this world so unknowing and so small But I promise I’ll be standing here to catch you when you fall I’ll protect you with my life, child, that’s a vow I’m gonna keep While I watch you take your first breath, while I watch you fall asleep The wait is finally over, the letter’s signed and through Zara Raelynne, Daddy finally gets to hold you!!

My Letter For You