Story Behind The Song

True story from day 1 to the day I gave her away in marriage...not one word made up for editorial liberty. This is about my little girl and her being a wonderful baby, child, adolescent young adult. The Lord blessed my wife and me with her.

Lyrics

Sweet Little Girl of My Own

I got so excited the day you were due
When your mom called and said hurry back home
Twenty hours later I was blessed to meet you
A sweet little girl of my own

When you took your first step with your small hand in mine
And the first time that I let you go
Your baby blue eyes got wide... then you fell down and cried
This sweet little girl of my own

Remember when you'd dress up in your mother's clothes
And you'd entertain us with a fashion show
Looking back is bittersweet in my heart you'll always be
This sweet little girl of my own

Watching you run and score the game winning goals
Or sing in your school talent shows
You made your mom and I so proud when you made the crowds go wild
This sweet little girl of my own

Now you're old enough to wear your mother's clothes
No more night time stories no more fashion shows
Looking back is bittersweet but in my heart you'll always be
This sweet little girl of my own

Bridge/interlude

Well your special day is here
Got to pull myself together...wipe away my tears
The preacher's ready and we can't make him wait
But before I let go I just have to say

Baby you look like a princess in your wedding gown
All our friends are here to watch you take your vows
From my heart into his hand I give to this young man
The most precious gift I've known
This sweet little girl of my own ....
My sweet little girls now all grown