His Daughter Caroline
A Father's Bittersweet Journey: His Daughter's Wedding Day
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So few years ago her daddy held her in his arms
Years ago, Caroline's father held her in his arms.
Snugged the blanket around her feet to help and keep 'em warm
He wrapped a blanket around her feet to keep her warm.
When he kissed her tender cheek, oh, how her eyes would shine
When he kissed her cheek gently, her eyes would shine.
His ev'ry dream was built around his daughter Caroline
His entire aspirations and dreams were centered around his daughter Caroline.
He remembered ev'ry time she'd turn another year
He remembered each birthday of Caroline.
And, at the birthday parties, when he'd shed a happy tear
During her birthday parties, he felt joyous tears.
Thinking of the wedding dress that she would wear someday
He thought of the future, envisioning the wedding dress she would wear.
When he'd have to give his daughter Caroline away
He anticipated the moment when he would have to give Caroline away in marriage.
He thought of what he saw the night they called her from the roll
He recalled the night she was called from the roll (possibly for graduation).
A silver graduation ring and engagement ring of gold
He remembered the rings she received - a graduation ring and an engagement ring.
It seems as tho' twas yesterday he met her valentine
It feels like just yesterday when he met her significant other.
And now she's grown and here to wed his daughter Caroline
Now she's grown and ready to marry, his daughter Caroline.
Maarching on his arm she whispered, "Pa, I still love you"
As she walked down the aisle, she whispered affectionately to her father.
Those words remained within his ears when she vowed, "I do"
Her words lingered in his ears as she made her vows.
Cheer was sparkling from his eyes, but tears were in behind
He was joyful yet teary-eyed witnessing the moment she gave her commitment.
When he gave his heart away, his daughter Caroline
When he gave her away in marriage, it felt like giving away his heart.
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