Story Behind The Song

Moments taken from real life, just as they happened, and feelings just as they were felt

Song Description

A father recalls touching moments in the early lives of his son and daughter, from watching them "run and jump," to helping them through life's experiences, and ultimately expresses how much he has learned as a result of being with his children during tho

Lyrics

Intro

Daddy, watch me run!
Daddy, aren't I fast!?
Look how high I jump!
Lord, I wish these times could last

Verse
You weren't much more than five years old
When I dropped you off at school.
You said, "I wish the world would go slower, Daddy,
So I could spend more time with you."
Son, you're a grown man now
And I'm so proud of you
But no matter how much time goes by
I'll remember how you, said...

Chorus
Daddy, watch me run,
Daddy, aren't I fast!?
Look how high I jump!
Lord, I wish these times could last,
Daddy, pick me up,
Daddy, hold my hand,
I'll be there when you need me,
Little Man of mine.

Verse
As a little girl only four years old,
Your eyes could cast a spell,
You saw right through me,
And everyone else as well,
My little girl's a woman now,
And I'm so proud of you
But no matter how much time goes by,
I'll remember how you, said...

Chorus
Daddy, sing a song,
Daddy, paint my nails,
See my pretty dress!
Life's sweeter than a fairy tale,
Daddy, pick me up,
Daddy, hold my hand,
I'll be there when you need me,
Little girl of mine

Bridge
Being here to help you grow,
Has taught me more than you'll ever know,
And everyday it's clear,
The world's a better place,
Because you're here.

Chorus
Daddy, watch me run!
Daddy, aren't I fast!
Look how high I jump!
My, how the years roll past,
Daddy, sing a song,
Daddy, I run fast too,
See my pretty dress!
Lord, I see what love can do,
Daddy, pick me up,
Daddy, hold my hand,
I'll be there when you need me,
Little girl, little man of mine

Daddy watch me run...

�© 2007 Art Brueggeman & Randy Rusk