I Will Always Be Here

Here we stand at the edge of the nest,
You're ready to test your wings,
And fly away my precious child
To bigger and better things,

All that courage you've gained in your 18 years,
O, I pray it will serve you well,
Just remember today as you fly away,
It's a great big world out there.
And just remember that...

I will always be here,
Waiting faithfully,
In the darkest night I will be the light
That leads you safely home,
O no matter where you might roam
I will be here.

I've watched you grow from a child to a man,
And I held your hand along the way,
Through lessons learned and bridges burned,
Through the laughter and through the pain,
Now you must travel your own way,
Seek your visions and dream your dreams,
But for each road that takes you far away,
There's a road leading back to me,
Just remember that...

I will always be here,
Waiting faithfully,
In the darkest night I will be the light
That leads you safely home,
O no matter where you might roam
I will be here.

(Fly Away) I know you've got to follow your heart,
(Fly away) But your leaving's tearing mine apart,
But no matter where you are,
Be it near or far,
You will never be alone...
Because...

I will always be here,
Waiting faithfully,
In the darkest night I will be the light
That leads you safely home,
O no matter where you might roam
I will be here.

Words and music by Ron Eckberg
c1991 Grandad's Music and Stuff

I Do

I can't imagine my life without you,
I won't even try.
You are the one who makes life worth living,
You're my heart's desire.
All the words of the poets throughout the ages,
Could never express my heart,
But I'll try, I'll try with this simple vow.

I do, I always have, I always will love you,
Until the stars above no longer shine,
You'll be mine it's true.
When it comes to loving you, I do.

I can't remember one moment before you
came into my life.
My life began that moment I met you,
You're the reason why,
No song ever written, no song ever sung,
Could ever express my heart.
But I'll try, I'll try, with this simple vow.

I do, I always have, I always will love you
Until the stars above no longer shine
You'll be mine it's true.
When it comes to loving you, I do.

words and music by Ron Eckberg http://www.roneckberg.com
C2002 Grandad's Music and Stuff