He was so proud of his little girl

It was her very first day of school

He walked with her to school that day

And she held his hand all the way

They walked together quiet and sad

A little girl and her loving dad

Into the school her father led

But he almost cried when she said

Daddy, Daddy please don't go

Don't leave me here all alone

I'll miss you if you go away

And I might need you, can't you stay?

Little Daughter please don't cry

You'll be okay so dry your eyes

You have our memories in your heart

We're together though we're apart

He sat up front on her wedding day

And cried as his daughter walked away

Later that night he watched her dance

He sat there waiting for his chance

The band started to play their song

Father and daughter danced along

She looked at him and saw a tear

Then leaned and whispered in his ear

Daddy, Daddy I have to go

I hate to leave you all alone

I'll miss you when I go away

But if you need me then I'll stay

Little Daughter I'll be just fine

I'll love you always you are mine

I have our memories in my heart

We're together though we're apart

She came in his room and kissed his head

Then sat next to his hospital bed

He took her hand and held it tight

And wished he had the strength to fight

They sat together quiet and sad

A daughter and her dying dad

He saw the tears she tried to hide

She looked at him and then she cried

Daddy, Daddy please don't go

Don't leave me here all alone

I'll miss you when you go away

I still need you, you have to stay

Little Daughter I love you so

I want to stay but have to go

I'll always be here in your heart

We're together though we're apart.