[Intro] White lace falling to the floor Mama's hands fixing something blue Church doors open, light pouring in And I’m wishing I could look at you [Verse 1] I was five in the backyard grass You’d swing me high by my hands Said, “One day I’ll walk you down that aisle And place your hand in his hand” I’d spin in your old work boots Laughing like the world was small You’d kiss my cheek and promise me You’d be there through it all [Pre-Chorus] Thirteen came like a lightning strike And everything changed too fast I learned how heavy silence feels When a father becomes your past [Chorus] So I’m walking down this aisle without you But I’m not walking by myself I feel your love in every heartbeat Like it’s steadying my steps He holds my hand and stands beside me Strong and patient, kind and true I’m giving my whole heart to him today And I learned how from loving you Daddy, I hope you see me smiling Through the tears I can’t hide You may not be here in the front row But you’re walking right here by my side [Verse 2] He takes my hand when I get scared Knows when to fix it, when to just listen He bows his head before we eat Thanks God for every blessing He talks about building something real With porch swings and Sunday drives And the way he looks at me sometimes Feels like you’re still in my life [Pre-Chorus] There’s an empty chair with your old tie Wrapped around the back Something borrowed, something blue And something I can’t get back [Chorus] So I’m walking down this aisle without you But I’m not walking by myself I feel your love in every heartbeat Like it’s steadying my steps He holds my hand and stands beside me Strong and patient, kind and true I’m giving my whole heart to him today And I learned how from loving you Daddy, I hope you see me smiling Through the tears I can’t hide You may not be here in the front row But you’re walking right here by my side [Bridge] I used to stand on your boots to dance My feet on top of yours Now I’m stepping into forever Across these chapel floors I can almost hear you whisper “Baby girl, let go” So I’ll take this man’s last name today But I’ll always be your own [Breakdown] (Oh) If heaven’s got a window I know you’re leaning out With that crooked grin you gave me When you were proud [Final Chorus] So I’m walking down this aisle without you But I’m not walking by myself Every step feels like your memory Keeping rhythm with my steps He loves me in a way that’s steady Faithful, gentle, brave and true I’m starting something beautiful today Built on what you helped me do Daddy, I can feel you smiling In the light that fills this place You may not be the one to give me away But you gave me what will last [Outro] So as I say “I do” forever Know I’m still your little girl And you’re walking right beside me As I walk into this world
