Daughter Of Mine Lyrics - John Mcdermott

These are the thoughts of a father 

On the wedding day of his daughter 

As his mind wanders back to the first time he held her 

He looks at her now, the same pride in his eyes 

As onto the dance floor they glide 

This is the dance of the bride and her father 

Dance with me daughter of mine 

On this your wedding day 

Dance with me daughter of mine 

You'll soon be going away 

I loved you since you first began 

Now you've found a new man 

But I love you so, and this you must know 

That my love won't falter 

So dance with me daughter 

Beautiful daughter of mine 

We walk down the aisle 

On my face there's a smile 

But deep in my heart there's a tear 

Our friends and relations are here in the church 

With smiles on their faces they stare 

As we walk t'ward the man who has stolen your heart 

And to whom I must give you away 

But I wish you love and happiness too 

On this your wedding day 

Chorus 

The dance has begun 

We twirl around the floor 

But I know you're not my little girl anymore 

A lovely young woman has taken her place 

And there's happiness written all over her face 

But always remember although we must part 

You may leave my arms but never my heart 

Chorus