Your little girl

I shook your hand that day in June,

My heart was racin’ in that room,

You looked at me, I knew you knew,

I was the one who’d take her too.

You smiled but your eyes said “son,

You better know what you’ve begun.”

She’s been my world since she could crawl,

You’re holdin’ more than you can call.

Chorus:

I know she’s your little girl,

Your first love, your whole world,

The one you taught to laugh and dream,

And chase the stars and mountain streams.

But I swear before this life is through,

I’ll love her just as strong as you.

You gave her hand, I’ll give my word,

I’ll take care of your little girl.

Verse 2:

You taught her how to stand her ground,

And how to turn the hurt around,

You showed her faith, you showed her grace,

I see your heart in her sweet face.

I know it’s hard to let her go,

But there’s one thing you need to know —

Every night I hold her near,

I thank God that you brought her here.

Chorus:

I know she’s your little girl,

Your first love, your whole world,

The one you taught to laugh and dream,

And chase the stars and mountain streams.

But I swear before this life is through,

I’ll love her just as strong as you.

You gave her hand, I’ll give my word,

I’ll take care of your little girl.

Bridge:

And when the years have had their say,

We’ll come and see you on Sundays,

You’ll smile at her and I’ll still see,

That look of pride you gave to me.

Final Chorus:

’Cause she’ll always be your little girl,

Your first love, your shining pearl,

But I’ll hold her heart through every turn,

With every breath, with love I’ve earned.

So thank you, sir, for all you’ve done —

You raised an angel, now she’s my one.

You gave her hand, I’ll give my word,

I’ll always cherish your little girl.