There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from Heaven and she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life

Oh, but most of all for butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony, daddy, it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried
Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every mornin' and butterfly kisses at night

Sweet 16 today, she's lookin' like her mama
A little more every day
One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world

But I remember butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you, daddy
But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin' and butterfly kisses at night

(All the precious time)
Oh, like the wind the years go by
(Precious butterfly)
(Spread your wings and fly)

She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just starin' at her
She asked me what I'm thinkin' and I said, 'I'm not sure'
I just feel like I'm losin' my baby girl, she leaned over

Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the isle, daddy, it's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty, daddy? Daddy don't cry
Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin' and butterfly kisses

I couldn't ask God for more than this is what love is
I know I've got to let her go but I'll always remember
Every hug in the mornin' and butterfly kisses