Mi Chica Boba

I tried to do the right thing
Every step along the way
We can go right now, we have to stay

I wish that we could run and hide
but that's no way to raise a child
I won't let them come take you away

There was a time not long ago
When we were oh so happy, oh
Madre, padre, and ourlittle girl

Mi chica boba, I remember
You cried that day at school
Said your friends were mean to you
Mi chica boba, I remember
Every drawing that you made
Every word you've ever said
Mi chica boba

Are you really better off
With people who have lots of stuff
I can't give you half the things you need
My trembling hands say it's not so
My breaking heart, it tells me no
The very thought leaves me so dead inside

Mi chica boba, I remember
Rocking you to sleep
And dancing cheek to cheek
Mi chica boba, I remember
All the times we've laughed,
And every hug we've had

You'd smile and then you'd make a face
Leave your clothes all round the place
We were poor but we were happy, no

Mi chica boba, please remember
You're everything I am, and everything I do
Mi chica boba, please remember
I love you, and I'm doing the best I can