I've got her photograph
On a stand by my bed
Two on the mantel
And thousands in my head
I can't believe how fast she's growing

It ain't suppose to be like this
Every time I look at her
I see how much I've missed

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I missed her first steps
her first words
I love you daddy
Is something I seldom hear
oh it hurts me so
to watch my baby grow
up in pictures

I send the money down
I do my best to do my part
but it can't compare
with what I pay with my heart
There's still unanswered questions
that weigh heavy on my mind
will she ever understand the reasons why

(Chorus)
I missed her first steps
her first words
I love you daddy
Is something I seldom hear
oh it hurts me so
to watch my baby grow
up in pictures

it takes all I have
to keep the tears inside
what I wouldn't give if
I could turn back time

(Chorus)
I missed her first steps
her first words
I love you daddy
Is something I seldom heard
oh it hurts me so
to watch my girl grow
up in pictures