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