At home from hospital, asleep in her bed
Her father just watched her, stroking her head
He just can't believe this little gift from above
He smiles at her wipes away his tears of love

And he takes her small hand into his own
And says as long as I'm here, you won't be alone

Chorus:
Hold my hand tightly
And never let go
I'll love you forever
I hope you always know
I'll protect from all
The things you don't understand
Just never let go of my hand

First day of school he walks her down to the street
She seems so tiny, as she stares at her feet
She tries to be brave, and tries not to cry
He gets on his knees and looks into her eyes

And he takes her small hands into his own
And says I'll be here waiting, please hurry home

Chorus:
Hold my hand tightly
And never let go
I'll love you forever
I hope you always know
I'll protect from all
The things you don't understand
Just never let go of my hand

She is all ready to walk down the aisle
She looks so pretty, he tries to smile
She sees the smile, and sees the tears in his eyes
She says Daddy I love you, please don't cry

And she takes his hands into her own
And says he's just like you Daddy, I won't be alone

Chorus:
Hold my hand tightly
And never let go
I'll love you forever
I hope you always know
You protected me from
The things I don't understand
Please never let go of my hand

The family is gathered, he's going to die
She sits by his bedside and looks in his eyes
He smiles at her softly his gift from above
She smiles back and wipes away her tears of love

She takes his hands into her own
And says You always promised me I'd not be alone

Chorus:
Hold my hand tightly
And never let go
I'll love you forever
I hope you always know
You protected me from
The things I don't understand
Please never let go of my hand

©Steve Sanderfer