Long ago, before we met,

I dreamed about you.

The peace you'd bring.

The songs we'd sing.

The way you'd make things new.



Then one day, you arrived.

I heard your angel cry.

Helpless, small, and perfect,

Welcome to your life.



And on that day, I made a vow.

Whispered and true.

No matter what, no matter how,

I made this promise to you.



I will cling, I will clutch,

I'll hold onto you, I won't turn away.

I won't leave, I won't go,

I will stay with you all our days.



Years of joy have passed since then.

With time I've seen you grow.

Watched you play, new each day.

I begged the time to slow.



And though I miss the little girl,

You've made me awful proud.

Funny how our lives change,

'Cause you're my hero now.



But things in life will rearrange.

Friends come and go.

Don't ever doubt, don't ever fear,

I'm always here and you know.



I will cling, I will clutch,

I'll hold onto you, I won't turn away.

I won't leave, I won't go,

I will stay with you all our days.



I will stay with you all our days.