Lonnie's Song

Looking at you now I never could have dreamed I'd feel so proud You and me, side by side I didn't see it coming You've always been my little girl Now youre no longer just a child And now as you grow older I'll take this time to remember I watch as all these memories Flash by before my mind Your first smile, your first laugh Our whole world was filled with light Your first steps, your first words You did everything just right When you were sad, when you were scared I'd pick you up and hold you tight I can't believe that little princess is now this beautiful young lady here tonight We're standing here today And it seems I can't stop smiling Even as these tears form in my eyes You've grown so many ways But you'll always be our baby You know you'll always have us by your side And tho you never show me, You fight your battles bravely You've built yourself so gracefully From the little girl you once were Your first smile, your first laugh Our whole world was filled with light Your first steps, your first words You did everything just right When you were sad, when you were scared I'd pick you up and hold you tight I can't believe that little princess is now this beautiful young lady here tonight Now see the road before you The challenges will test you At times you'll feel it's more then you can bear But before you throw your hands up Deep inside you'll find the answer Your inner child, that little girl Will help to make things clear Your first smile, your first laugh Our whole world was filled with light Your first steps, your first words You did everything just right When you were sad, when you were scared I'd pick you up and hold you tight I can't believe that little princess is now this beautiful young lady here tonight