Wind blowin’ on my face Sidewalk beneath my bike A five year-old’s first taste Of what freedom’s really like He was runnin’ right beside me His hand holdin’ on the I took a deep breath and hollered As I headed for the street
You can let go now, Daddy You can let go Oh, I think I’m ready To this on my own It’s still a little bit scary But I want you to know I’ll be ok now, Daddy You can let go
I was standin’ at the altar Between the loves of my life To one I’ve been a daughter To one I soon would be wife When the preacher asked, ‘Who gives this woman?’ Daddy’s eyes filled up with tears He kept holdin’ tightly to my arm ‘Till I whispered in his ear
You can let go Daddy You can let go Oh, I think I’m ready To do this on my own It still feels a little bit scary But I want to know I’ll be ok now, Daddy You can let go
It was killin’ me to see The strongest man I ever knew Wastin’ away to nothin’ In that hospital room ‘You know he’s only hangin’ on for you’ That’s what the night nurse My voice and heart were breakin’ As I crawled up in his bed, and said
You can let now, Daddy You can let go Your little girl is ready To do this on my own It’s gonna be a bit scary But I want you to know I’ll be ok now, Daddy You can let go You can let go