[Verse 1] She comes into the world with a cry so small Tiny fingers wrap around Dad’s thumb, so fine Promise the stars, even though you have none at all Just a heart that is hers for all time Rock her to sleep on those sleepless nights Whisper dreams in the glow of the hall Learn really fast what is a father’s fight It’s to catch her before she can fall [Pre-Chorus] Every laugh, every tear, every question why Every moment she looks in your eyes Build a world for daughter where she learns to fly [Chorus] Be tender… Be an encourager… Be kind… See the beauty in her heart Be not a beauty contest judge Speak words that make her rise, and silence the words that she’ll despise When she grows up with a dad and love is the sum of the years That will set the bar, for what’s to come, either courage or fear [Verse 2] She twirls in the kitchen in a dress too big Pretends the floor is a stage Clap like the crowd at her every gig And memorize every page Through scraped-up knees and the teenage storms When the world feels too heavy to bear Sit on the side of her bed till the thunder is gone And remind her you’ll always be there [Pre-Chorus] Every no that she hears from the world outside Every mirror that makes her feel small Be there with the truth, and stand tall by her side [Verse 3] Teach her to stand when the wind blows hard Fix what is broken with grace Carry her heart like an unyielding guard And she’ll still wear a smile on her face When bullies or heartbreak comes knocking loud Show her the fire within That real strength is quiet, gentle, and proud It’s the courage to try once again [Final Chorus] (start softer, then build emotionally) Be tender… Be an encourager… Be kind… See the beauty in her heart Be not a beauty contest judge Speak words that make her rise, and silence the words that she’ll despise When she grows up with a dad and love is the sum of the years That will set the bar, for what’s to come May it always be courage, never fear [Outro] (gentle piano and acoustic fade, very soft vocal) May it always be courage… That little girl, daughter Never fear Daughter, never fear
