Written by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas
Introd.: C Am C Am C There's two things I know for sure Am She was sent here from heaven C and she's daddy's little girl Dm Em F G As I drop to my knees by her bed at night Dm F G she talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes F G C F And I thank God for all of the joy in my life G Oh but most of all, for C Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer Am Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair. F Em "Walk beside the pony daddy, it's my first ride" F Em "I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried" F G Oh, with all that I've done wrong C D7 I must have done something right F To deserve a hug every morning G C And butterfly kisses at night Am C Sweet sixteen today Am C She's looking like her momma a little more everyday Dm Em F G One part woman, the other part girl Dm Am F G To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls F G C F Trying her wings out in a great big world G But I remember C Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer Am Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair F "You know how much I love you daddy Em But if you don't mind, F Em I'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time." F G With all that I've done wrong C D7 I must have done something right F To deserve her love every morning G C And butterfly kisses at night D# Dm All the precious time C Like the wind, the years go by D# Dm Precious butterfly F G Spread your wings and fly Am C She'll change her name today Am C She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away Dm Em F G Standing in the bride room just staring at her Dm Em F She asked me what I'm thinking, and I said G "I'm not sure F G C F I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl" G Then she leaned over an gave me C Butterfly kisses, with her mama there Am Sticking little flowers all up in her hair F Em "Walk me down the aisle, daddy, it's just about time" F "Does my wedding gown look pretty, daddy" Em "Daddy, don't cry." F G With all that I've done wrong, C D7 I must have done something right F To deserve her love every morning, G And butterfly kisses F G I couldn't ask God for more, man, this is what love is F G I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember F G C Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses at night