Story Behind The Song

Much of this song comes from my own life, and how thankful I am to have experienced the wonder of watching my sons grow.

Song Description

This song expresses the love a mother feels as she watches her son grow up and become independent.

Lyrics

Good Long Cry
By Jane Canfield

You're just five years old, but you'd think you were grown,
Your confidence could conquer the world,
Yes, you're big and cool on your first day of school,
But I can't help wish you wouldn't grow up so soon.

I'm so happy but as I smiling,
I brush the teardrops falling from my eyes,
Yes I am smiling as you start to fly,
And later, I'll have a good long cry.

Now you're eighteen, tryin' to look lean and mean,
And you're goin' with your friends down that road,
Yes you're big and cool and leaving for school,
But I can't help wish you didn't grow up so soon.

I'm so happy, but as I'm smiling,
I brush the teardrops falling from my eyes,
Yes I am smiling as you start to fly,
And later, I'll have a good long cry.

I'm so proud of you on your wedding day,
You've grown into a kind and thoughtful man,
And I watch with wonder as you say I do,
And I make a wish that all your dreams come true.

There's an ancient wisdom in a mother's soul,
To love so hard and then let go.

I'm so happy but as I'm smiling,
I brush the teardrops falling from my eyes,
Yes I am smiling as I watch you fly,
And later, I'll have a good long cry.

(c) 2004 Jane Canfield
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