song for zoe

Last night Nate was up because he couldn't sleep. When I woke up this morning, I turned on the computer and he had written a song for Zoe. It's so sweet I had to share it:

I’LL BE THERE

I’ve been so patient

Though your date is past due

Don’t think I’m upset

I just wanna meet you

You’ll find a new world

With everything new

Though fear and shock may try

Nothing’s gonna touch you.

You’ll open your eyes

No doubt they’ll be blue

Though you prob’ly won’t see me

I’ll see you

Cuz I’ll be there

With a smile on my face

Or a tear in my eye

Proud as can be

‘Til the day I die

I’ll love you everywhere…

As life begins

It’ll seem so hard

When all is dark

I’ll be your star

Even before you’re here, I’ll be there

You'll say your first words

Then I'll hug you tight

You'll walk your first steps

But always in sight

Holding your first crayon

In your left hand or right

Seeming just as scribble

Poetry you'll write

We'll play make-believe

I will be your knight

My princess in trouble

The dragon I'll fight

Yes, I’ll be there

With a smile on my face

Or a tear in my eye

Proud as can be

‘Til the day I die

I’ll love you everywhere…

There’ll be new things to learn

And I’ll show you how

We’ll conquer together

That’s my solemn vow

Even before you’re here, I’ll be there

Runnin' to the bus

It's your first day of school

Boys are still gross

But you're Dad's little jewel

Then all of the sudden

Wearing what to the pool?

You want brand new clothes

Cuz you gotta look cool

Though boys break your heart

And girls act cruel

I’ll be there

With a smile on my face

Or a tear in my eye

Proud as can be

‘Til the day I die

I’ll love you everywhere…

As life gets harder

And puts you to the test

No matter the cost

I’ll do my best

Even before you’re here, I’ll be there

Find love like your Momma

We'll see your face glow

Time to walk down the aisle

But I won’t wanna go

I'll say "stay young with me"

You'll say "I can’t, you know..."

We'll walk hand-in-hand

The tears fightin' to flow

I'll play the tough father

But you'll know it's a show

Then one day you'll have kids

And get to see them grow

I'll be there

With a smile on my face

Or a tear in my eye

Proud as can be

‘Til the day I die

I’ll love you everywhere…

You’ll say “parenting’s hard,

And the kids run free”

I’ll just laugh

And say, “Give ‘em to me”

Even before you’re here, I’ll be there

When that doctor walks away

You're at my bedside

You'll say Daddy stay here

Be my young, strong, knight

You'll cry with pain

But I'll cry with pride

My beautiful girl

Is gorgeous inside

Although I’m now gone

God is still your guide

Remember all I taught you

You’re not alone tonight

I’ll be there

With a smile on my face

Or a tear in my eye

Proud as can be

'Til the day I die

I'll love you everywhere…

When we're in Heaven

Far away from harm

I will be waiting

To hold you in my arms, again

Even before you're here, I'll be there

I’ll be there

I’ll be there

Yea, I’ll be there