Don't Let Go

VERSE
Hot August morning in her school's empty parking lot
He said today's the day those training wheels come off
She said I don't know if I'm ready for this yet

So he held on to her tight as he ran right by her side
He said I think it's time and she began to cry

CHORUS
Don't let go daddy please don't let go
I need you here to catch me if I fall
He said baby girl it's time to spread your wings and fly
and I promise if the road ahead is rough
I'll be there to pick you up

VERSE
Twelve years later in her schools crowded parking lot
It took them hours to unload all the stuff she brought
She said I don't know if I'm ready for this yet

So he held on to her tight as they hugged goodbye
He said I think it's time and she began to cry

CHORUS
Don't let go daddy please don't let go
I need you here to catch me if I fall
He said baby girl it's time to spread your wings and fly
and I promise if the road ahead is rough
I'll be there to pick you up

BRIDGE
Along the road he walked her down the isle
He spoiled every grand and great grandchild
But every road must come to an end

VERSE
And she held on to his hand tight at his hospital bed side
He said I think it's time and she began to cry

CHORUS
Don't let go daddy please don't let go
I don't know what I'll do without you when you're gone
He said baby girl it's time to spread my wings and fly
and I promise when the road you're on is up
I'll be there to pick you up