First
Thing I Pray For
Words and Music: Derek L. Cromwell
© Copyright 2002 by Derek L. Cromwell
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Verse 1:
On the day that you were born,
I knew my life would never be the same
No longer know as just a husband or a man
I soon discovered that Daddy was my favorite name.
Chorus:
Daddy sure loves his little girl,
I want to pick you up and hug and kiss you
And give you a twirl
When I hear you say, “Daddy I love you, too.”
It’s the biggest thrill of my life
‘Cause you’re the first thing I pray for when I wake in the morn,
And the last thing I pray for at night.
Verse 2:
You looked at me with your eyes so
bright and blue,
And I knew in a moment that I’d fall in love with you
And as I stood there and held you in my arms
There was no mistake, I’d fallen victim to your charms.
Chorus:
Daddy sure loves his little girl,
I want to pick you up and hug and kiss you
And give you a twirl
When I hear you say, “Daddy I love you, too.”
It’s the biggest thrill of my life
‘Cause you’re the first thing I pray for when I wake in the morn,
And the last thing I pray for at night.
Verse 3:
I know one day that you’ll be
all grown up
You’ll start a family and strike out on your own
But I want you to know, no matter how old you are
You can always call your Daddies home your home.
Chorus:
Daddy sure loves his little girl,
I want to pick you up and hug and kiss you
And give you a twirl
When I hear you say, “Daddy I love you, too.”
It’s the biggest thrill of my life
‘Cause you’re the first thing I pray for when I wake in the morn,
And the last thing I pray for at night.
Yes you’re the first thing I
pray for when I wake in the morn,
And the last thing I pray for at night.
