give you the world

and show you mine

make you laugh

and cry when you cry

hold you as long as time will permit

and crawl after you when you just won’t sit

twirl you around to heartland in the kitchen

and make sure when you go outside you wear mittens

teach you to catch your first bull frog

and spend the night under the stars

giggling all night long

wipe your tears when a girl breaks your heart

and tell you the right one will never depart

be your foundation

be your guide

and remind you you’ll never lose

as long as God’s on your side.