Lonnie's Song

Looking at you now
I never could have dreamed
I'd feel so proud
You and me, side by side

I didn't see it coming
You've always been my little girl
Now youre no longer just a child

And now as you grow older
I'll take this time to remember
I watch as all these memories
Flash by before my mind

Your first smile, your first laugh
Our whole world was filled with light
Your first steps, your first words
You did everything just right
When you were sad, when you were scared
I'd pick you up and hold you tight
I can't believe that little princess is now this beautiful young lady here tonight

We're standing here today
And it seems I can't stop smiling
Even as these tears form in my eyes

You've grown so many ways
But you'll always be our baby
You know you'll always have us by your side

And tho you never show me,
You fight your battles bravely
You've built yourself so gracefully
From the little girl you once were

Your first smile, your first laugh
Our whole world was filled with light
Your first steps, your first words
You did everything just right
When you were sad, when you were scared
I'd pick you up and hold you tight
I can't believe that little princess is now this beautiful young lady here tonight

Now see the road before you
The challenges will test you
At times you'll feel it's more then you can bear
But before you throw your hands up
Deep inside you'll find the answer
Your inner child, that little girl
Will help to make things clear

Your first smile, your first laugh
Our whole world was filled with light
Your first steps, your first words
You did everything just right
When you were sad, when you were scared
I'd pick you up and hold you tight
I can't believe that little princess is now this beautiful young lady here tonight