butterfly kisses

there's two things i know for sure.
she was sent here from heaven, and she's daddy's little girl.
as I drop to my knees by her bed at night, she talks to Jesus, and I close my
eyes.
and i thank God for all the joy in my life,
oh, but most of all...

butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"walk beside the pony, daddy, it's my first ride."
"i know the cake looks funny, daddy, but i sure tried."
oh, with all that I've done wrong, i must have done something right
to deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.

sweet sixteen today,
she's looking like her mother a little more every day.
one part woman, the other part girl.
to perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls.
trying her wings out in a great big world.
but I remember...

butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.

"you know how much i love you, daddy, but if you don't mind,
i'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time.
"oh, with all that I've done wrong, i must have done something right.
to deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.

she'll change her name today.
she'll make a promise and i'll give her away.
standing in the bedroom just staring at her,
she asked me what i'm thinking, and i said "i'm not sure,
i just feel like i'm losing my baby girl." then she leaned over... and gave
me...

butterfly kisses, with her mother there, stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
"walk me down the aisle, daddy, it's just about time"
"does my wedding dress look pretty, daddy?" "daddy, don't cry."
oh, with all that i've done wrong, i must have done something right
to deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses..

a every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses at night...