her smile always lights up the room
she's a little naive innocent too
sees the world through her own lens
that's where the beautiful begins
we gave her my grandmother's name
her childlike faith puts me to shame
she's tough and tender with a silly sight
got a fearless streak a half mile wide
got a flair for fashion full of compassion
she's a sucker for old trucks
she loves all things eighties bad jokes babies
if you try to change her you're out of luck
i'll bet if she had her way
she'd live where mermaids splash and play
she'll clean the house if she gets half a chance
there's a room in her heart where angels dance
she tells me hey dad can you believe
they just said what i said on tv
well she hits it hard then she hits the wall
she's got a few scars oh but don't we all
she's a whole lot of southern
a little bit stubborn always quick to lend a hand
she likes acting goofy scary movies
she always has to know the plan
she loves out of the way booties elvis and antiques
watching criminal minds and doctor phil
rainy day wishin' creek bank
fishin' the smell of pork steaks on the grill
soon she'll go her own way
i'll fake a smile but i dread that day
if it's down the street or across the world
she'll always be my baby girl
you'll always be my baby
girl i'm glad god made you my baby