The First Hand I Held

[Verse 1] I still remember tiny footsteps Runnin' circles through the hall Wooden swords and fearless daydreams Certain you could fight them all You'd steal my jacket when it rained Say it made you feel brave too Funny how a little heartbeat Could teach a man what's worth fighting for [Pre-Chorus] Every bedtime... Every story... Every scraped-up little knee Somehow all those little moments... Turned into your memories [Chorus] You'll always be the first hand I held The first little voice that called my name Before the world knew who you'd become You were my whole world just the same Now somebody else will walk beside you Through every sunrise life has planned But nothing changes... The first hand I held... Will always hold my heart. [Verse 2] Campfires by that old lake shoreline Your first song beneath the stars You were scared that no one'd hear you I already knew your heart Then one summer changed forever A young man walked into your song He never knew he wasn't saving you... You'd been saving him all along. [Pre-Chorus] I watched quietly... You both grew... Without ever seeing me Sometimes love is simply knowing... When it's time to let things be. [Chorus] You'll always be the first hand I held The first little voice that called my name Before the world knew who you'd become You were my whole world just the same Now somebody else will walk beside you Through every sunrise life has planned But nothing changes... The first hand I held... Will always hold my heart. [Bridge] I spent years teaching you How to face the dark How to stand your ground When the world fell apart But love... You never needed lessons for You found your way Long before I knew you would. [Final Chorus] You'll always be the first hand I held No matter how the seasons change You'll always be my little girl Even when you take his name So dance a little longer Before I let you go And know wherever life may lead you... You'll always have a place... Back home. [Outro] I'm proud of you... I always will be. Love you, lass.