Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary.
Song Description
This simple, but beautiful song was written for a 50th wedding anniverary and features lush 3-part harmonies accompanied by a killer piano arrangement and thick, sustained strings.
| Song Length |
4:11 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Content |
Subject |
Life, General |
| Similar Artists |
Indigo Girls, Shania Twain |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Watching You
When I was born you held me.
You said you?d always love me so.
You said your love was unconditional.
This I would come to know.
As I grew into a child,
You held my hand and took the lead.
Sometimes giving what I wanted,
Always giving what I?d need.
As we walked you moved beside me.
You slowly started to let go.
Sometimes I stumbled,
But you were there to lead me home.
Chorus:
And I was watching how you lived.
I saw you love and forgive.
I saw you laugh, I saw you pray.
I saw you work hard everyday.
I was watching you.
Now I?m grown up with a family.
I?m out there living on my own.
And when I turn to look behind me,
I see you standing there alone.
With a tear and with a smile,
You hold me close then let me go.
The life you?ve led a legacy,
A constant guide to lead me home.
Chorus:
And I was watching how you lived.
I saw you love and forgive.
I saw you laugh, I saw you pray,
I saw you work hard everyday.
I saw you laugh, I saw you pray.
I saw you love me everyday.
I was watching you. (3x)