Story Behind The Song

I have a daughter, now in college, and I've watched her grow and change. These are essentially my feelings, desires, and aspirations for her.

Song Description

It's about a father describing his feelings as his daughter grows and changes, goes to school for the first time, and ultimately gets married. He describes his wish for to always be happy and his promise to be there for her always.

Lyrics

A Father's Prayer

I brought home my little girl today
Brushed a tear from my eye
And I'm trying to find a way to say
Everything I feel inside
Painted angels on your walls
Put down rugs for when you crawl
But here's the most important thing of all

May it be beautiful above you
And may you find someone to love you
May you both have many happy hours to share
May ev'ry sorrow pass you by
So that you never need to cry
But if you do, may I always be there
That's a fathers prayer

Took my little girl to school today
Let her go for the very first time
Over her shoulder she looked back at me
So many questions in her eyes
It's such a great big world out there
And she's such a little girl
But she can always count on me, for sure

Chorus

We grow up so slowly
But grow old in the blink of an eye
I watch as she changes
And reaches for the sky

Gave my little girl away today
Gave her hand to a tall young man
Seems like childhood is over
As fast as it began
Whatever life may give to you
And whatever you may do
Here are all the dreams I hope come true

Chorus

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
SherylCo8089874	Songs for father	6/15/2014