Well, I remember when she couldn't wait to see me She'd jump up in my arms and hold on tight Tell me all about the things she'd learned that day Saying, "Dad, what are we doing tonight?" Now it's driving 'round to friends and hanging out College applications and life And I smile, and I'm proud And I'd cry, but not too loud I always thought she'd be my little girl forever I never really thought this time would come And I'd love to see the woman that she's growing up to be But there's still so many things we haven't done And I'm holding on to every little minute I'm holding on for dear life And I smile, and I'm proud And I'd cry, but not too loud I haven't always been the dad that I thought I'd be God knows that I'd go back if I could Maybe she will learn from the mistakes I've made Ah, wouldn't that be good And I smile, and I'm proud And I'd cry, but not too loud