On the day that you were born
A fear came over me
How was I to hold you
What would you grow to be
Yet when I held you in my arms
All my fears just went away
And I began to understand
You'd always make me feel that way
(Chorus)
You're an Angel in my arms
And how I love you so
Yet I know the day will come
That I'll have to let you go
Until then I'll hold you gently
With tenderness and care
And let you know your daddy
Forever will be there
When you were five and off to school
With pigtails in your hair
I wanted to go with you
Or somehow just be there
But when I walked you to the corner
To send you on your way
You turned around to hug me
And this was all that I could say
(Repeat Chorus)
There were times that we were best friends
And times we grew apart
But never was there one time
That you weren't in my heart
Now all at once the time has come
Your wedding day is here
Your mom and I are so proud
Yet still I shed a tear
Now as we step upon the dance floor
And I look into your eyes
I can see you truly love him
And I begin to realize
You'll be an angel in his arms
And how he'll love you so
Now at last the day has come
That I must let you go
Till this song ends I'll hold you gently
With tenderness and care
And let you know your daddy
Forever will be there
(Daughter to Father)
You've been an angel in my arms
And how I love you so
Yet dad the day has come
That you must let me go
Till this song ends please hold me gently
With tenderness and care
And I'll let you know your daughter
Forever will be there