My Little Girl

[Verse 1] I still remember you in that little pink dress, Hair in curls, grinnin’ proud. We’d go runnin’ ‘round the house all day, Laughin’ way too loud. I blinked once, and the years moved on, First haircut, first day of school. I’d let my fingers go from your tiny hand, Pretending I was cool. [Bridge] I loved to watch you discover something new, See the wonder in your eyes. And every step you’d take as you grew, Makes me realize... [Chorus] I can’t stop time, I can’t slow it down, But that don’t mean I won’t keep tryin’ From training wheels to your cap and gown, I’ll be right here to soothe your cryin’. When the road gets rough, and the night feels long, You can call my name, girl I’ll be strong, Through every doubt, through every heartbreak song, You’ll always be my little girl. [Verse 2] You turned sixteen with that nervous smile, Set of car keys in your hand. I watched you back out and pull away, Waving bye to your old man. Years later, you head off to college, Off to change the world. I hugged you slow in that parking lot, Through every tear that unfurled. [Bridge] From slumber parties down the hall, To midnight calls when courage fails. I’ll be right here through every fall, Whatever your life entails... [Chorus] I can’t stop time, I can’t slow it down, But that don’t mean I won’t keep tryin’ From training wheels to your cap and gown, I’ll be right here to soothe your cryin’. When the road gets rough, and the night feels long, You can call my name, girl I’ll be strong, Through every doubt, through every heartbreak song, You’ll always be my little girl. [Bridge] One day there’ll be someone on one knee, Handing you a ring. He’ll ask my blessings to win your heart, Take care of everything… [Final Chorus] I can’t stop time, I can’t slow it down, The world turns ‘round so fast. From baby steps to on your own, Ours is a love that’ll last. From storybooks to wedding vows, No matter where you go from this old town, I’m still right here, I’m still standin’ proud, You’ll always be my little girl.