He Is Smiling Down

your father was gently sweet and kind, but he got left behind
death opened up its doors, now he's no longer mine or yours

I made a promise
That I intend to keep
So hush little one go back to sleep
Let me dry your eyes
And hold you tonight
Soon everything will be alright

I'll never let you forget his name
I know you'll miss him everyday
But baby girl life must go on
And you may feel it but you're not alone
He is always there within your heart
You and him will never be apart
Up there he is smiling down
At the little girl you are right now

I have tried my best
Throughout all the years
To make you laugh when you're in tears
I tried to guide you
And help you along
When you were down I sang you a song

I'll never let you forget his name
I know you'll miss him everyday
But baby girl life must go on
And you may feel it but you're not alone
He is always there within your heart
You and him will never be apart
Up there he is smiling down
At the way you are turning out

Of you he would be so proud
I only wish he could be here now

I've always been there
To pick you up
But I'm not needed now you're in love
Instead I look on
And am filled with pride
Watching my daughter become a bride

And now I know

you'll never forget his name
Part of you will miss him everyday
But our little girls life has gone on
And she knows that she is not alone
Because he is there in her heart
And they'll never be apart
Up there he is smiling down
At the woman she's become now

you'll never forget his name
Part of you will miss him everyday
But our little girls life has gone on
And she knows that she is not alone
Because he is there in her heart
And they'll never be apart
Up there he is smiling down
At the woman she's become now