But then your Mom grew restless
And she wanted to be free,
I tried to keep you little one,
But the courts said no to me.

Daddy's girl ... you're my pearl,
You're the best friend I've known,
Through the years ... and the tears,
Oh Lord, we both have grown.

For they always gave the children
To the mothers as you know,
And the day I said goodbye to you,
It really hurt me so.

I love you now as I loved you then,
And I'll always be your dad,
And you're the only family
That I have ever had.

I didn't come to visit you,
But remember how you cried,
When I put you in your mother's arms,
After kissing you goodbye.

Daddy's girl ... you're my pearl,
You're the best friend I've known,
Through the years ... and the tears,
Oh Lord, we both have grown.

For they always gave the children,
To the mothers as you know,
And the day I said goodbye to you,
It really hurt me so.

The years have passed my little one,
And you soon will be a bride,
You made me so very happy
That you want me by your side.

Yes, I'll be there my little one,
For I'll never let you down,
And I've always dreamed of seeing you
In your wedding gown.

Daddy's girl ... you're my pearl,
You're the best friend I've known,
Through the years ... and the tears,
Oh Lord, we both have grown.

For they always gave the children,
To the mothers as you know,
And the day I said goodbye to you,
It really hurt me so.