My Little Girl

[Verse 1]
I can't promise I'll get every answer right
Or be the strongest through every night
But I can promise, wherever you are
I'll carry your name in my quiet heart

[Pre-Chorus]
When the road feels wide and the world feels fast
I'll be asking heaven to hold you fast

[Chorus]
I'll always pray for you, my little girl
For strength when you face this turning world
For a happy heart and a safe way through
For every brave dream that belongs to you
You may grow tall, you may wander far
But you'll always be my little girl

[Verse 2]
I hope you find friends who tell you the truth
A place that is gentle with all that is you
And when you make choices I don't understand
I'll still be right here with an open hand

[Pre-Chorus]
Time may change the picture in the frame
But nothing in me will forget your name

[Chorus]
I'll always pray for you, my little girl
For strength when you face this turning world
For a happy heart and a safe way through
For every brave dream that belongs to you
You may grow tall, you may wander far
But you'll always be my little girl

[Bridge]
If I ever fall short, please know this is true
My love has been learning its way back to you
No matter how many birthdays come and go
You're the first small hand I was honored to hold

[Final Chorus]
I'll always pray for you, my little girl
For strength when you face this turning world
For a happy heart and a safe way through
For every brave dream that belongs to you
You may grow tall, you may wander far
And build a life beneath your own stars
But in my eyes, wherever you are
You'll always be my little girl

[Outro]
I'll always pray for you
I'll always be here for you
My little girl