[Verse 1]
Playing in the backyard, whispering in the dark
Catching fireflies in mason jars
It's two thousand and seven, the closest that I'll ever get to heaven
But I can't see that far

And you were still a baby, of course you'll always be my little lady
But then you were free
Before you started caring 'bout what you were wearing
God, you're turning into me

[Chorus]
I want to hold your little face, just look at you and say
It's not as good as it seems
'Cause growing up's forever, it never gets better
Than being a kid with a dream

[Verse 2]
I never knew you would care about me leaving
'Til I see you on the street when we're packing up the car
Your soft smile, those wide eyes, it's like you're five years old again
Trying not to cry

My whole world's getting bigger now
I promise you I'm not leaving you out
Enjoy it now while it's here, 'cause this'll be you in a couple of years
[Chorus]
I want to hold your little face, just look at you and say
It's not as good as it seems
'Cause growing up's forever, it never gets better
Than being a kid with a dream

[Bridge]
My first night away, it sets in that this is my place now
I tried to go back in my mind but it's not the same now
I'm really still a baby, and you're my little lady
There's so much we haven't seen
From a thousand miles away, I'll kiss you on the face
And say goodnight and sweet dreams