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Butterfly Kisses
Bob Carlisle

There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven,
and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
she talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life,
But most of all, for... 

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Sticking' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning,
And butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet sixteen today,
She's looking like her momma a little more every day.
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Sticking' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you daddy,
But if you don't mind,
I'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning,
And butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time like the wind,
the years go by precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly

She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride room just staring at her,
she asked me what I'm thinking,
and I said "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."

Then she leaned over...and gave me... 

Butterfly Kisses, with her mama there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle daddy,
it's just about time"
"So does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?"
"Daddy don't cry"
With all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning,
And butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more,
man, this is what love is
I know I've gotta let her go,
but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses.

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Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
Elton John

There's a calm surrender to the rush of day
When the heat of a rolling wind can be turned away.
An enchanted moment, and it sees me through,
It's enough for this restless warrior just to be with you.

And can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are,
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far.
And can you feel the love tonight?
How it's laid to rest
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best.

There's a time for everyone if they only learn,
That the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn.
There's a rhyme and reason to the wild outdoors,
When the heart of this star-crossed voyager
Beats in time with yours.

And can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are.
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far.
And can you feel the love tonight?
How it's laid to rest.
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best.

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The Hope Chest Song (The Hopechest Song)

Her mama bought her a hopechest
To keep her dreams inside
All the precious memories
Little things she'd like to hide
A magic wand, an old rag doll
Some plastic pearls 'cause after all

A little girl is only a little girl so long
And tender hearts need their stars to wish upon
'Cause one day you will turn around and she'll be gone
A little girl is only a little girl so long

One day when she got home from school
She slipped a little note
Beneath the tattered lining
And here is what he wrote
"Roses are red, violets are blue"
"Put an X in the box if you like me too"

A little girl is only a little girl so long
And tender hearts need their stars to wish upon
'Cause one day you will turn around and she'll be gone
A little girl is only a little girl so long

They married in the garden on a perfect July day
In a horse and carriage they waved and rode away
Mama went inside to put away her wedding dress
And spotted a letter lying on the old hopechest

It said...
A little girl is only a little girl so long
Your lonely heart might need a star to wish upon
So look inside once in a while to bring the memories home
A little girl is only a little girl
And I will always be your little girl...
So long

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I Hope You Dance
Leanne Womack

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....I hope you dance.

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....I hope you dance.
I hope you dance....I hope you dance.
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance, 
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. 

Dance....I hope you dance. 
I hope you dance....I hope you dance. 
I hope you dance....I hope you dance.. 
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along 
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone)

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I'll Be
Reba McEntire

When darkness falls upon your heart and soul. 
I'll be the light that shines for you. 
When you forget how beautiful you are 
I'll be there to remind you. 
When you can't find your way, 
I'll find my way to you. 
When troubles come around, 
I will come to you. 

I'll be your shoulder when you need someone to lean on. 
Be your shelter. 
When you need someone to see you through. 
I'll be there to carry you. 
I'll be there. 
I'll be the rock that will be strong for you. 
The one that will hold on to you. 
When you feel that rain falling down. 
When there's nobody else around. 
I'll be. 

And when you're there with no one there to hold. 
I'll be the arms that reach for you. 
And when you feel your faith is running low. 
I'll be there to believe in you. 
When all you find are lies. 
I'll be the truth you need. 
When you need someone to run to . 
You can run to me 

I'll be your shoulder when you need someone to lean on. 
Be your shelter. 
When you need someone to see you through. 
I'll be there to carry you. 
I'll be there. 
I'll be the rock that will be strong for you. 
The one that will hold on to you. 
When you feel that rain falling down. 
When there's nobody else around. 
I'll be. 

I'll be the sun. 
When your heart's filled with rain. 
I'll be the one. 
To chase the rain away. 

I'll be your shoulder when you need someone to lean on. 
Be your shelter. 
When you need someone to see you through. 
I'll be there to carry you. 
I'll be there. 
I'll be the rock that will be strong for you. 
The one that will hold on to you. 
When you feel that rain falling down. 
When there's nobody else around. 
I'll be. 
I'll be. 

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In The Living Years
Mike and the Mechanics

Every generation
Blames the one before
And all of their frustrations
Come beating on your door

I know that I'm a prisoner
To all my Father held so dear
I know that I'm a hostage
To all his hopes and fears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years

Crumpled bits of paper
Filled with imperfect thought
Stilted conversations
I'm afraid that's all we've got

You say you just don't see it
He says it's perfect sense
You just can't get agreement
In this present tense
We all talk a different language
Talking in defense

Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye

So we open up a quarrel
Between the present and the past
We only sacrifice the future
It's the bitterness that lasts

So Don't yield to the fortunes
You sometimes see as fate
It may have a new perspective
On a different day
And if you don't give up, and don't give in
You may just be O.K.

Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye

I wasn't there that morning
When my Father passed away
I didn't get to tell him
All the things I had to say

I think I caught his spirit
Later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo
In my baby's new born tears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years

Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye

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A Mother And Father's Prayer
Collin Raye, Melissa Manchester

I know You're listening, as I lay me down to sleep
It's not for me I ask, but my children's souls to keep
It seems the world is going crazy
and though I need to do my share
Could You please take them under wing,
Watch over them especially
Keeping them safe from everything
This is a Mother's Prayer

I know You're listening in the silence of this night
The news is blistering but I hold on to Your light
And though there's darkness all around us,
By my faith I know You're there
Give me the strength to lead the way,
Send me the words I need to say
Use me to guide them day by day
This is a Father's Prayer

I know I can't do this by myself 
I thank You for your help

I know You're listening, so I know I'm not alone
I feel You're here with me, as we all face the unknown
Could You return us to your Garden,
Where no one's hurt and no one's scared
Keep us from pride and bitterness
Keep us so close we won't forget
Teach us to love as You love
This is a Mother's Prayer
Teach us to love as You love

This is a Mother's Prayer
This is a Father's Prayer
Teach us to love as You love
This is a Mother's, Father's prayer.

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My Heart Will Go On
Celine Dion
Theme From Titantic

Every night in my dreams I see you, I feel you,
That is how I know you go on.

Far across the distance and spaces between us
You have come to show you go on.

Near, far, wherever you are,
I believe that the heart does go on.

Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart,
And my heart will go on and on.

Love can touch us one time and last for a lifetime,
And never let go till we're gone.

Love was when I loved you, one true time I hold to.
In my life we'll always go on.

Near, far, wherever you are,
I believe that the heart does go on.

Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart,
And my heart will go on and on.

Instrumental Interlude

You're here, there's nothing I fear,
And I know that my heart will go on.

We'll stay forever this way.
You are safe in my heart,
And my heart will go on and on.

On and on...on and on

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A Song For Mama
Boys II Men

You taught me everything
And everything you’ve given me
I always keep it inside
You’re the driving force in my life, yeah

There isn’t anything
Or anyone I can be
And it just wouldn’t feel right
If I didn’t have you by my side

You were there for me to love and care for me
When skies were gray
Whenever I was down
You were always there to comfort me
And no one else can be what you have been to me
You’ll always be you always will be the girl
In my life for all times

Mama, mama you know I love you
Oh you know I love you
Mama, mama you’re the queen of my heart
Your love is like
Tears from the stars
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin’ you is like food to my soul

You’re always down for me
Have always been around for me even when I was bad
You showed me right from my wrong
Yes you did

And you took up for me
When everyone was downin’ me
You always did understand
You gave me strength to go on

There was so many times
Looking back when I was so afraid
And then you come to me
And say to me I can face anything
And no one else can do
What you have done for me
You’ll always be
You will always be the girl in my life

Mama, mama you know I love you
Oh you know I love you
Mama, mama you’re the queen of my heart
Your love is like
Tears from the stars
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin’ you is like food to my soul

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Sunrise Sunset
(From the Broadway Musical Fiddler On The Roof)

Is this the little girl I carried?
Is this the little boy at play? 
I don't remember growing older 
When did they? 

When did she get to be a beauty? 
When did he get to be so tall?
Wasn't it yesterday when they 
Were small? 

Sunrise, Sunset 
Sunrise, Sunset 
Swiftly flow the days 
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers 
Blossoming even as we gaze 

Sunrise, Sunset 
Sunrise, Sunset 
Swiftly fly the years One season following another 
Laden with happiness and tears

What words of wisdom can I give them? 
How can I help to ease their ways? 
Now they must learn from one another 
Day by day 

They look so natural together 
Just like two newlyweds should be 
Is there a canopy in store 
For me? 

Sunrise, Sunset 
Sunrise, Sunset 
Swiftly fly the years 
One season following another 
Laden with happiness and tears.

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TOO RA LOO RA LOO RAL
(Collin Raye and J. Hobbs)

Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Li
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
Hush now, don't you cry

Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Li
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
That's an Irish lullaby

Over in Killarney
Many years ago
My mother sand a song to me
In tones so soft and low

Just a simple, little ditty
In her good old Irish way
And I'd give the world if I could hear
That song of hers today

Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Li
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
Hush now, don't you cry

Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Li
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
That's an Irish lullaby

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We Are Family
Sister Sledge

We are family, I got all my sisters with me
We are family, getup, ev'rybody, and sing

Everyone can see we're together as we walk on by
And we flock just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
All of the people around us, they say
Can they be that close?
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family does

We are family, I got all my sisters with me
We are family, getup, ev'rybody, and sing

Living life is fun
And we've just begun to get our share
Of this world's delights
Hight hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
No, we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden ruel
Have faith in you and the things you do
You don't go wrong, this is our family jewel

We are family, I got all my sisters with me
We are family, getup, ev'rybody, and sing
We are family, I got all my sisters with me
We are family, getup, ev'rybody, and sing

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Wind Beneath My Wings
Bette Midler

It must have been cold there in my shadow,
To never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way,
You always walked a step behind.

So I was the one with all the glory,
While you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name -- for so long,
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.

Did you ever know that you're my hero,
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
But I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it,
I would be nothing with out you.

Did you ever know that you're my hero,
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Fly, fly, fly away,
You let me fly so high.
Oh, fly, fly,
So high against the sky, so high I almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you, thank god for you,
The wind beneath my wings.

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You've Got A Friend
James Taylor, Carole King

When you're down and troubled
and you need a helping hand
and nothing, whoa nothing is going right.
Close your eyes and think of me
and soon I will be there
to brighten up even your darkest nights.

You just call out my name,
and you know wherever I am
I'll come running, oh yeah baby
to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
all you have to do is call
and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
You've got a friend.

If the sky above you
should turn dark and full of clouds
and that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together and call my name out loud
and soon I will be knocking upon your door.

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
all you got to do is call
and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?
People can be so cold.
They'll hurt you and desert you.
Well they'll take your soul if you let them.
Oh yeah, but don't you let them.

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again.
Oh babe, don't you know that,
Winter spring summer or fall,
Hey now, all you've got to do is call.
Lord, I'll be there, yes I will.
You've got a friend.
You've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.
You've got a friend.

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Link for the lyrics to a song by the name of: "Family Reunion" by Wade Hayes:
www.lyricsdepot.com/wade-hayes/family-reunion.html

Link for the lyrics to a "parody" titled "Family Reunion" which might bring a smile:
www.amiright.com/parody/80s/hankjr0.shtml

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