[Verse 1]
Little shoes on the hallway floor
Pink backpack by the open door
I tied the laces
Wiped your face
Marveled how time could run this race
Now your dress brushes down the stairs
White and quiet like whispered prayers
I see the freckles the veil can’t hide
Same brave eyes from your first bike ride
[Chorus]
This is our last dance down the aisle
One more spin
One more smile
I let go of your hand
But never your heart
Every step you take
I’m never that far
From tiny steps to “I do”
Every beat in my chest is saying “I love you”
I let go of your hand
But never your heart
[Verse 2]
Remember when you stood on my shoes (yeah)
Living room carpet
Sunday blues
You said
“Don’t you ever drop me
Dad”
I laughed and swore I never had
Now your fingers tremble inside my grip
You say
“It’s okay
I won’t slip”
I’m the one who’s not that strong
Trying to give you to where you belong
[Chorus]
This is our last dance down the aisle
One more spin
One more smile
I let go of your hand
But never your heart
Every step you take
I’m never that far
From tiny steps to “I do”
Every beat in my chest is saying “I love you”
I let go of your hand
But never your heart
[Bridge]
So go write the story you were born to write
Call me when the house feels too quiet at night (oh)
If the world ever feels too dark
Too large
You’ll still fit right here in my arms
[Chorus]
This is our last dance down the aisle
One more spin
One more smile
I let go of your hand
But never your heart
Every step you take
I’m never that far
From tiny steps to “I do”
Every beat in my soul is holding you
I let go of your hand
But never your heart
I let go of your hand
But never your heart