(Intro) (Warm, fingerpicked acoustic guitar) (Soft, ambient violin notes swell in) (Verse 1) Morning breaks, the shadows fade away I hear the music at the start of every day Standing by your cot, waiting for the rise To see the morning sun waking in your eyes You look at me and let out that little squeal A rush of pure delight that makes the whole world real Holding you close, the sweetest thing I’ve known In your tiny hands, I’m never on my own (Verse 2) We sit together at the table, just us two Sharing pieces of toast, the quiet sky so blue There’s a peace that settles deep down in my chest In these simple moments, I am truly blessed Then you flash that cheeky grin, teasing me so bright Every little giggle floods the room with light The wonder in your eyes at the simplest of things Gives my heavy heart a pair of golden wings (Chorus) (Acoustic transitions to driving folk rock, drums kick in, powerful and soaring) Oh, my little Tiger Lily, how you bloom and grow! You’re a fire in the winter, a light across the snow! You light up my whole life with that single, smiling face You hold my world together in a warm embrace With all my heart I celebrate the joy you bring to me My beautiful, my darling, my little Tiger Lily! (Verse 3) (Rhythm stays steady, electric guitar adding a warm, melodic layer) I look at you and suddenly the puzzle pieces fit The deepest parts of love, and every ounce of it You reflect the beautiful devotion of my life The grace of my own daughter, the devotion of my wife All rolled together in one breathtaking view Every generation’s love is shining bright in you You make this life worth living, you chase away the gray With every single breath you take, you guide me on my way (Chorus) (Full band intensity, passionate and highly emotional vocals) Oh, my little Tiger Lily, how you bloom and grow! You’re a fire in the winter, a light across the snow! You light up my whole life with that single, smiling face You hold my world together in a warm embrace With all my heart I celebrate the joy you bring to me My beautiful, my darling, my little Tiger Lily! (Guitar Solo) (Crying, emotional electric guitar solo, folk-rock anthem style, building up to a peak) (Bridge) (Music strips back slightly to driving drums and acoustic guitar, building tension) Words could never capture what you truly mean to me A love that runs as deep and wide as any open sea From the playful little teasing to the quiet morning air Lily, you're the answer to a lifetime's worth of prayer! (Chorus) (Explosive final chorus, maximum emotional energy, backing vocals join) Oh, my little Tiger Lily, how you bloom and grow! You’re a fire in the winter, a light across the snow! You light up my whole life with that single, smiling face You hold my world together in a warm embrace With all my heart I celebrate the joy you bring to me My beautiful, my darling, my little Tiger Lily! (Outro) (Music slows down, returning to gentle acoustic fingerpicking) Yeah, you light up my life... With your cheeky little smile... Stay right here with me, just a little while. (Soft violin fade out) My little Tiger Lily. (Soft violin fade out) My little Tiger Lily. (Verse 1) Morning
