[Verse 1] She crossed the stage in cap and gown The last one in the line And the very next morning The future said it's time She packed her boxes, made her lists She's ready for the fall Youngest of the six grandchildren But she stands as proud and tall [Pre-Chorus] We watched the other five go first Now it's finally her turn And Lord knows she's been waiting For everything to learn [Chorus] Freshman year again in this family The youngest taking flight Freshman year again and it's beautiful Everything feels right She's gonna find her people She's gonna find her voice Freshman year again, little darling And this is your own choice [Verse 2] She's watched her older siblings Blaze the trail before her feet And she took notes on everything That made the journey sweet Business is her calling But she'll find out so much more Who she is and what she carries Through that college dormitory door [Pre-Chorus] And Grandma holds her extra long Before she drives away And Grandpa says, "We're right here baby Each and every day" [Chorus] Freshman year again in this family The youngest taking flight Freshman year again and it's beautiful Everything feels right She's gonna find her people She's gonna find her voice Freshman year again, little darling And this is your own choice [Bridge] Six grandchildren, six journeys Six roads we've watched unfold You're the final first-day morning And we'll never let it go Take it slow and take it all in Let it wash over you like rain We have loved watching all of them leave But it never gets less bittersweet Watching you do the same [Final Chorus] Freshman year, the last of six Our hearts are full of golden tricks She's gonna shine so brilliantly The youngest one, just wait and see Freshman year, it's all brand new Grandma and Grandpa love you Go find the life that's calling you Freshman year… freshman year [Outro] Fly baby girl… you're ready… We love you so much… go on now… Go on…
