(Verse 1)
I woke up this morning, and you weren’t there
Just an empty space, an unanswered prayer
You left too soon, without goodbye
Now I’m standing here, trying not to cry
I can still feel your hand in mine
You always knew just what to say
In the darkest night, you were my light
But now the world feels cold and gray
(Chorus)
Daddy, why’d you have to leave so fast?
I wasn’t ready to let go of the past
Your love, your hugs, the way you’d say
“It’s gonna be okay”
Now I’ll never hear your voice again
But I’ll carry you in my heart, until the end
I’m still your little girl, lost without you
Gone too soon, but I’ll hold on to you
(Verse 2)
The echoes of your laughter fill the air
But when I turn around, you’re not standing there
Your words of wisdom, your gentle touch
Now all I have are memories I clutch
You were my rock when the world would fall
You lifted me up when I felt so small
I’ll never forget the way you’d hold me tight
Now the silence cuts deep in the night
(Chorus)
Daddy, why’d you have to leave so fast?
I wasn’t ready to let go of the past
Your love, your hugs, the way you’d say
“It’s gonna be okay”
Now I’ll never hear your voice again
But I’ll carry you in my heart, until the end
I’m still your little girl, lost without you
Gone too soon, but I’ll hold on to you
(Bridge)
Through every tear, every whispered prayer
I feel you near, like you’re still there
In my darkest moments, I hear your call
You’re the reason I can stand so tall
But oh, how I wish you were here tonight
To tell me one more time, “You’ll be alright”
(Chorus)
Daddy, why’d you have to leave so fast?
I wasn’t ready to let go of the past
Your love, your hugs, the way you’d say
“It’s gonna be okay”
Now I’ll never hear your voice again
But I’ll carry you in my heart, until the end
I’m still your little girl, lost without you
Gone too soon, but I’ll hold on to you
(Outro)
You’re gone too soon, but I’ll hold on to you
Forever your little girl… holding on to you.