[Intro]
(Gentle acoustic guitar intro)
[Verse 1]
Miles between us, different lives we lead
But every time I call, it's everything I need
Just to hear your voice, familiar and so kind
Brings back a thousand memories flooding through my mind
Of bedtime stories, laughter in the air
Knowing you were always, always there
Even now, though I'm grown and standing tall
That feeling never changes, not at all
[Chorus]
Daddy, I might not be there by your side
But a piece of my heart with you does reside
No matter the distance, no matter the years
Through laughter and triumph, through all of my fears
I carry your lessons, I hear your advice
You're my guiding star, my eternal light
And though I don't live under your roof anymore
I'll always, forever, be your little girl
[Verse 2]
I see your reflection when I look in the glass
Your strength and your patience, lessons built to last
I chase my own dreams now, finding my own way
But I still feel your hand in mine every single day
Your words echo softly, a comfort deep inside
A safe harbor anchor, where love can't be denied
From scraped knees to heartaches, you knew just what to do
That constant reassurance came straight from you
[Chorus]
Daddy, I might not be there by your side
But a piece of my heart with you does reside
No matter the distance, no matter the years
Through laughter and triumph, through all of my fears
I carry your lessons, I hear your advice
You're my guiding star, my eternal light
And though I don't live under your roof anymore
I'll always, forever, be your little girl
[Bridge]
Life takes us places, paths twist and they turn
But the bond that we share, it's a fire that will burn
Bright through the silence, warm through the cold
A story of connection, more precious than gold
I might have my own home, miles down the road
But the love of your little girl is a constant, bestowed
Forever upon you, a truth you can hold
More valuable far than silver or gold
[Chorus]
Daddy, I might not be there by your side
But a piece of my heart with you does reside
No matter the distance, no matter the years
Through laughter and triumph, through all of my fears
I carry your lessons, I hear your advice
You're my guiding star, my eternal light
And though I don't live under your roof anymore
I'll always, forever, be your little girl
[Outro]
(Chorus melody fades gently, acoustic guitar continues softly)
Always your little girl...
Your little girl...
(Guitar strum fades out)
