[Verse 1]
Her shoes still by the door
But she ain't in my arms
I fold up little drawings
Like they keep me warm
I call just to hear
If I can see my girl
But the line stay cold
And it shakes my world
They say time gon' heal
But time don't call me back
I got a little chair
And it sits on the wrong track
I keep my voice calm
Even when it break
'Cause she don't need the pain
That these grown folks make
[Pre-Chorus]
I just want one day
One ride, one smile
One little hand
In my hand awhile
Don't turn me into
A stranger at the door
I'm still her daddy
I been here before
[Chorus]
Let me see my daughter
Let me see my daughter
I ain't asking for the moon
I just want my daughter
Let me see my daughter
Let me see my daughter
Don't keep her from my heart
I just want my daughter
[Verse 2]
I still got the bib
And the picture in my phone
She used to laugh for me
When the house felt alone
Now I send them messages
They sit unread
And every quiet hour
Feel heavy in my chest
I don't want no war
I don't want no scene
I just want the truth
And a place in her dreams
If I missed some steps
I can own my part
But don't lock my baby
Out my heart
[Pre-Chorus]
I just want one day
One ride, one smile
One little hand
In my hand awhile
Don't turn me into
A stranger at the door
I'm still her daddy
I been here before
[Chorus]
Let me see my daughter
Let me see my daughter
I ain't asking for the moon
I just want my daughter
Let me see my daughter
Let me see my daughter
Don't keep her from my heart
I just want my daughter
[Bridge]
And if she ask about me
Tell her I stayed kind
Tell her I kept her name
Right there on my mind
I ain't perfect, nah
But I never let go
I just need a chance
To love her like she know
[Chorus]
Let me see my daughter
Let me see my daughter
I ain't asking for the moon
I just want my daughter
Let me see my daughter
Let me see my daughter
Don't keep her from my heart
I just want my daughter