[Instrumental Introduction] [Verse 1] Each time the waves crash to the shore And I recall all that’s gone before I see a little girl twirling As ocean waves go swirling Dancing across the sand Sunbeams sifting through her hands Curly locks fall to her shoulders I wonder -- when did she grow older [Verse 2] Each time the wind blows And the rain comes pouring down I sit on my front porch And old memories abound I see you walking in the rain Your dark curls falling ‘round your face That young girl so carefree Had the whole world at her feet [Chorus] Every mother loves her daughter Wants more for her than she had herself When I look at you And all you've grown into My heart could not be prouder Of the woman that you are Than I am of you today [Verse 3] My little girl is grown now Making wedding vows Tears are shining in my eyes As I watch you start your life Together you'll do so much With your wisdom and grace I pray that you're always as happy As you are this special day [Chorus] Every mother loves her daughter Wants more for her than she had herself When I look at you And all you've grown into My heart could not be prouder Of the woman that you are Than I am of you today [Bridge] I can't keep the years from flying Or shield you from every storm But I thank the Lord each morning For the woman that you are And though you'll always be my baby No matter where life leads The little girl I once held close Still shines through in all you do I could not be prouder Than I am of you today
