Daddys Arms

B F# She’s standing in the kitchen with a big smile on her face E F# As I walk through the front door from working the night away B F# I can tell she’s got some big news by that look in her eyes E F# B Quietly she tells me to sit down tonight B F# She showed me that stick with those little plus signs E F# Im gonna be a daddy and my whole world changed here tonight B F# I held her close and said I’m the happiest man alive E F# B But inside I'm scared to death so I took a walk outside E B I said baby oh baby can you hear me up there F# B I don’t know what the future holds but I’ll make a promise here E B A# G#m I will do the best I can to keep you safe from harm E F# B My little gift from heaven nestled in your daddy’s arms B F# Well the years flew by just like they are known to do E F# Daddy’s little girl was growing up way too soon B F# From birthdays, graduations first loves and heartbreaks E F# B College dorms bitter storms and now a wedding cake B F# I walk you down the aisle just like I’m supposed to do E F# But in my heart I’m torn apart for I’ll be missing you B F# My little girl is all grown up and ready to spread her wings E F# B As I watch her take her vows and put on a wedding ring E B I said baby oh baby can you hear me up there F# B I don’t know what the future holds but I’ll make a promise here E B A# G#m I did the best I could to keep you safe from harm E F# B My little gift from heaven is now in her husbands arms B F# One night not too far away from right now E F# A nervous young man raises his eyes to the clouds B F# With a tear in his eyes and shake to his voice E F# B He whispers the same words I did years before E B He said baby oh baby can you hear me up there F# B I don’t know what the future holds but I’ll make a promise here E B A# G#m I will do the best I can to keep you safe from harm E F# B My little gift from heaven right here in your daddy’s arms