When you're older, I know you will forgive me
For all that I've done, for all that they say
And when you turn five, I hope you climb your first tree
Hold on tight, and prepare to fall someday
I hope that someday there will be some things you want to say
When you're older, please don't see this as one big lie
For I left you in the arms of a stranger
And when you turn thirteen and find yourself in the arms of a guy
Don't let that precious innocence turn to danger
Because when you find me, I'll be more than a stranger
When you're older, I know you will understand
You're beautiful, don't let anyone tell you different
And when you're sixteen let him take you by the hand
And when he holds you by the waist, take it as a hint
You're loved and don't let anyone tell you different
When you're older, I will pray for you
You'll come far a long from that small girl with few words
And when you're eighteen I hope he stays true
And make sure you tell him you want the world
But don't worry because when I meet you, I will give you the world
