Child of mine I know that you're hurting And I've seen you try to soldier on I am here to lift away your burden And I will hold you 'till the pain is gone
So today I promise forever Tomorrow I'll say it again You would give it all to know the answers And I know you've heard this all before I'm just here to help your heart remember That no one else could ever love you more
You ought to know that I am here (near) You ought to know I'll be here to love you Through all the pain and through the years I'll be the one to dry your tears
You would give it all to know the answers And I know you've heard this all before I'm just here to help your heart remember That no one else could ever love you more
So today I promise forever Tomorrow, I'll say it all again
You ought to know that I am here (near) You ought to know I'll be here to love you Through all the pain and through the years I'll be the one to dry your tears
You are my precious child The years will bring you many trials But I will never let you down I'm here with my arms open just waiting for
You ought to know that I am here (near) You ought to know I'll be here to love you Through all the pain and through the years I'll be the one to dry your tears
You ought to know that I am here (near) You ought to know I'll be here to love you Through all the pain and through the years I'll be the one to dry your tears