[Verse 1] Morning rain on cedar leaves I stand here quietly Hands still marked by work Heart turned soft for you A little pair of shoes Set by the door one day I can almost hear a laugh Drifting through the hall [Pre-Chorus] If I was built to guard Then let me guard this too A smaller hand in mine A name I’ll learn to say [Chorus] I welcome that day (welcome that day) I welcome that day (welcome that day) If a child calls me father I’ll be there, I’ll be there I welcome that day (welcome that day) I welcome that day (welcome that day) Let my arms be a home Let my heart grow wide [Verse 2] I know the nights will change The house will wake anew Tiny cries and lullabies And shoes that never stay I’ll braid the quiet hours Into stories and good dreams Teach a little one to reach For the light between the trees [Pre-Chorus] If I was built to guard Then let me guard this too A smaller hand in mine A name I’ll learn to say [Chorus] I welcome that day (welcome that day) I welcome that day (welcome that day) If a child calls me father I’ll be there, I’ll be there I welcome that day (welcome that day) I welcome that day (welcome that day) Let my arms be a home Let my heart grow wide [Bridge] Maybe I’ve been all branches Reaching high and holding firm But roots can be a promise And love can be a place to learn So if the world gets heavy I’ll kneel and make it kind One small hand, one brave tomorrow One new life beside mine [Final Chorus] I welcome that day (welcome that day) I welcome that day (welcome that day) If a child calls me father I’ll be there, I’ll be there I welcome that day (welcome that day) I welcome that day (welcome that day) Let my arms be a home Let my heart grow wide [Outro] Softly, I will stay Softly, I will stay When that day comes near I’ll be ready
