[Verse 1]
You’re standing there in ivory
But I still see your little shoes
First day of school
You turned to me
“Do I look pretty?” “More than you know”
Now I’m straightening your veil
Like I used to fix your hair
Trying hard to hold it in
But the years are in the air
[Chorus]
So let me have
One last slow dance with my baby
Before I have to let you go
Hold you like I did when you were crying
When the world felt too much
Too cold
Tonight I give your hand away
To the one who’ll take my place someday
But in my arms
Just for this song
You’re still my little girl
You’re still my little girl
[Verse 2]
You laugh and say
“Don’t start”
You know my tears too well
I practiced how to look brave
But the truth is
It hurts like hell
All the scraped knees
Late-night talks
Driving home at 2 a.m
Every yes and every no
Led us right here to him
[Chorus]
So let me have
One last slow dance with my baby
Before I have to let you go
Hold you like I did when you were crying
When the world felt too much
Too cold
Tonight I give your hand away
To the one who’ll take my place someday
But in my arms
Just for this song
You’re still my little girl
You’re still my little girl
[Bridge]
I prayed that someone
Would love you like I do
Now he’s waiting
But this minute’s mine with you (oh)
If my voice breaks
Just lean into my chest
Hear my heart say
“What a beautiful life we’ve had”
[Chorus]
So let me have
One last slow dance with my baby
Before I have to let you go
Hold you like I did when you were crying
When the world felt too much
Too cold
Tonight I place your hand in his
With every blessing that I have to give
But when this music fades and ends
You’re still my little girl
You’re always my little girl
[Outro]
Spin once more
Close your eyes
Feel my arms
Just one last time
Then I’ll learn to love the view
Of you walking away
To a life you once dreamed of
That started right here
In my arms with you