[Verse 1]
You used to stand on my shoes
Tiny hands on my chest
Laughing loud in the kitchen
Spinning circles
Sunday dress
Now there’s a veil in your hair
And they’re all watching you shine
But when I look at your face
I still see that hand in mine
[Chorus]
So daddy
Can I have this dance
One more turn before I go
Let me rest my head right here
Where I learned to be loved so
If I leave with shaky steps
Know your grace is why I stand
So daddy
Can I have this dance
Before I take another hand
[Verse 2]
Remember fears in the dark
You would crawl into my bed
I would say
“You’re my brave one”
Kiss your tears from your head
Now it’s my eyes that are wet
As you’re walking down that aisle
Trying hard to keep steady
When you give him that first smile
[Chorus]
So daddy
Can I have this dance
One more turn before I go
Let me rest my head right here
Where I learned to be loved so
If I leave with shaky steps
Know your strength is why I stand
So daddy
Can I have this dance
Before I take another hand
[Bridge]
You taught me how to let go
By holding on so kind
You showed me what a love is
That stays through every tide
If I ever have a daughter
I’ll hope she understands
The safest place she’ll ever know
Is her daddy’s trembling hands (oh)
[Chorus]
So daddy
Can I have this dance
One more turn before I go
Let me feel your heartbeat slow
Count the years inside its glow
If I leave with shaky steps
Know your love is where I land
So daddy
Can I have this dance
Before I take another hand
[Outro]
You used to stand on my shoes
Now I’m standing on my own
But every step I take from here
Feels like walking you back home