Let Them Be Little

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand

You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute

How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink

Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon



So let them be little

Cause they're only that way for a while

Give 'em hope, give them praise

Give them love every day

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle

Let 'em sleep in the middle

Oh, but let them be little



I never felt so much in one little tender touch

I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes

An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see

Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:



Please, let them be little

Cause they're only that way for a while

Give them hope, give them praise

Give them love every day

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle

Let 'em sleep in the middle

Oh, but let them be little



The so innocent, precious soul:

You turn around, an' it's time to let them go



So let them be little

Cause they're only that way for a while

Give them hope, give 'em praise

Give them love every day

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle

Let them sleep in the middle

Oh, but let them be little



Let them be little