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So few years ago her daddy held her in his arms |
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Snugged the blanket around her feet to help and keep 'em warm |
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When he kissed her tender cheek, oh, how her eyes would shine |
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His ev'ry dream was built around his daughter |
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Caroline He remembered ev'ry time she'd turn another year |
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And, at the birthday parties, when he'd shed a happy tear |
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Thinking of the wedding dress that she would wear someday |
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When he'd have to give his daughter |
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Caroline away |
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He thought of what he saw the night they called her from the roll |
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A silver graduation ring and engagement ring of gold |
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It seems as tho' twas yesterday he met her valentine |
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And now she's grown and here to wed his daughter |
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Caroline Maarching on his arm she whispered, "Pa, I still love you" |
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Those words remained within his ears when she vowed, "I do" |
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Cheer was sparkling from his eyes, but tears were in behind |
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When he gave his heart away, his daughter |
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Caroline |
