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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:11 pm
My dh is going to make a DVD of photos (iPhoto and iDVD are SOOO cool!!) and we are looking for a sweet song. Something about kids or love or something. All suggestions are appreciated. It'll be mostly of my son, but some of my nieces and various family members. THANKS in advance! (we already thought of Time in a Bottle) Also if you include the words, that would be great!
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Zachsmom
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:25 pm
Return to Poohs Corner is one of my favorites, I cry everytime I hear it. Return to Pooh Corner Written and performed by: Kenny Loggins Christopher Robin and I walked along Under branches lit up by the moon Posing our questions to Owl and Eeyore As our days disappeared all too soon But I've wandered much further today than I should And I can't seem to find my way back to the Wood So help me if you can I've got to get back To the House at Pooh Corner by one You'd be surprised There's so much to be done Count all the bees in the hive Chase all the clouds from the sky Back to the days of Christopher Robin and Pooh Winnie the Pooh doesn't know what to do Got a honey jar stuck on his nose He came to me asking help and advice And from here no one knows where he goes So I sent him to ask of the Owl if he's there How to loosen a jar from the nose of a bear It's hard to explain how a few precious things Seem to follow throughout all our lives After all's said and done I was watching my son Sleeping there with my bear by his side So I tucked him in, I kissed him and as I was going I swear that the old bear whispered "Boy welcome home" Believe me if you can I've finally come back To the House at Pooh Corner by one What do you know There's so much to be done Count all the bees in the hive Chase all the clouds from the sky Back to the days of Christopher Robin Back to the ways of Christopher Robin Back to the days of Pooh
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Zachsmom
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:27 pm
Blessed by Elton John is another, for this one I would have the music going to pictures of you while you were pregnant. Blessed Music by Elton John Lyrics by Bernie Taupin Available on the album Made In England Hey you, you're a child in my head You haven't walked yet Your first words have yet to be said But I swear you'll be blessed I know you're still just a dream your eyes might be green Or the bluest that I've ever seen Anyway you'll be blessed And you, you'll be blessed You'll have the best I promise you that I'll pick a star from the sky Pull your name from a hat I promise you that, promise you that, promise you that You'll be blessed I need you before I'm too old To have and to hold To walk with you and watch you grow And know that you're blessed
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:29 pm
Julie, I'm not sure if this is the type of thing you want, but I love this song about kids. Lonestar Let Them Be Little I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand Felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute How it amazes me, you're changing with every blink Faster than a flower blooms they grow up all too soon So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh just let them be little I've never felt so much in one little tender touch I live for those kisses, prayers and your wishes Now that you're teaching me things only a child can see Every night while we're on our knees all I ask is please Let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh just let them be little So innocent, a precious soul, you turn around It's time to let them go So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh just let them be little Let them be little
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Zachsmom
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:30 pm
You'll be in My heart by Phil Collins (promise this is the last one Come stop your crying it will be all right Just take my hand and hold it tight I will protect you from all around you I will be here don't you cry. For one so small, you seem so strong My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm This bond between us can't be broken I will be here don't you cry 'Cause you'll be in my heart Yes, you'll be in my heart From this day on Now and forever more You'll be in my heart No matter what they say You'll be here in my heart always Always Why can't they understand the way they feel? They just don't trust what they can't explain. Although we're different, deep inside us, We're not that diff'rent at all. And you'll be in my heart Yes, you'll be in my heart From this day on Now and forever more Don't listen to them, 'cause what do they know? We need each other, to help to hold. They'll see in time. I know 'Cause ____________________ must be strong I may not be with you, but you have to hold on They'll see in time. I know We'll show them together 'Cause you'll be in my heart Yes, you'll be in my heart From this day on Now and forever more You'll be in my heart No matter what they say You'll be here in my heart always Always
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:31 pm
We always cry when we hear "you'll be in my heart" since it's all about adoption!!!!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:33 pm
Thanks you guys!!! You all ROCK! Add more if you want as I am sure this will just be the first of many DVDs he'll make!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 7:10 am
If we made a DVD of all the grandkids (ages: 8,6,5,4,2,1 and 4 months) and we were going to show the kids growing (at least as much of them have) would you do it forwards or backwards? Would you do one kid at a time, or do all kids at the same age. What would make the biggest "impact"? Thanks again and also keep adding songs!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 8:29 am
Julieboo, I think it would be cool if you shared you and your dh's ancestry. I mean, if you are of Irish descent, then an Irish lullaby would be very fitting, etc. One album of lullabies (and more upbeat songs) that I played over and over for my two when they were little was In Harmony, featuring songs by a number of artists, including James Taylor, Carly Simon and the Doobie Brothers. It is still sold on Amazon and you can listen to clips of the songs there.
Songs include: Wynken, Blynken and Nod Jelly Man Kelly Blueberry Pie I Want a Horse Now my two favorite lullabies for children are these (I used to sing these to my two): All the Pretty Little Horses Dates back to the Civil War era Hush-a-bye, don't you cry, Go to sleepy little baby. When you wake, you'll have cake, And all the pretty little horses. Black and bay, dapple and grey, Coach and six little horses, Hush-a-bye, don't you cry, Go to sleepy little baby. Hush-a-bye, don't you cry, Go to sleepy little baby, When you wake, you'll have cake, And all the pretty little horses. Way down yonder, down in the meadow, There's a poor wee little lamby. The bees and the butterflies pickin' at its eyes, The poor wee thing cried for her mammy. Hush-a-bye, don't you cry, Go to sleepy little baby. When you wake, you'll have cake, And all the pretty little horses. Dance to Your Daddy Version 1 Dance to your daddy, My little baby, Dance to your daddy, My little lamb! Ye'll have a fishy In a little dishy, Ye'll have a fishy When the boat comes in. Dance to your daddy, My little baby, Dance to your daddy, My little lamb; You shall have an apple, You shall have a plum, You shall have a rattle-basket, When your dad comes home Version 2 Dance to your daddy, My bonnie laddy, Dance to your daddy, My bonnie lamb. Ye'll get a fishy, In a little dishy, Ye'll get a fishy, When the boat comes in. You shall get a coatie, And a pair of breekies, And you'll get an eggy, And a bit of ham. You shall get a pony, Fit to ride for ony, And you'll get a whippy, For to make him gang. Dance to your daddy, My bonnie laddy, Dance to your daddy, My bonnie lamb.
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Zachsmom
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 12:35 pm
another tear jerker: Butterfly kisses There's two things I know for sure ... She was sent here from heaven, And she's Daddy's Little Girl. As I drop to my knees by her bed at night, She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes; And I thank God for all of the joy in my life Oh, but most of all ... For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer, Sticking little white flowers all up in hair. "Walk beside the pony Daddy, It's my first ride; I know the cake looks funny Daddy, But I sure tried!" Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right To deserve a hug every morning And butterfly kisses at night. Sweet 16 today ... She's looking like her mama A little more every day; One part woman, the other part girl, To perfume and make-up, From ribbons and pearls Trying her wings out in a great big world. But I remember Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer, Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair. "You know how much I love you Daddy, But if you don't mind, I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time." With all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right To deserve her love every morning And butterfly kisses at night. All the precious time, Oh, like the wind the years go by, Precious butterfly ... Spread your wings and fly. She'll change her name today, She'll make a promise and I'll give her away; Standing in the bride room just staring at her, She asks me what I'm thinking And I said "I'm not sure ... I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl." Then she leaned over and gave me Butterfly kisses with her mama there; Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair. "Walk me down the aisle Daddy ... It's just about time; Does my wedding gown look pretty Daddy? Daddy don't cry." Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right; To deserve her love every morning And butterfly kisses at night. I couldn't ask God for more ... Man, this is what love is; I know I've got to let her go But I'll always remember every hug in the morning And butterfly kisses at night ... ~ Bob Carlisle ~
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 2:04 pm
If you are going to do baby pics, I have a great song by Streisand from her Lazy Afternoon CD. It's called "A Child Is Born" and it's lovely. A child is born We’ve suddenly stepped through A thousand dolls A child is born Her chin is like mine But her eyes are yours How perfectly formed are her fingers So far reach, so much to know What words will be formed by her fingers We’ll hold her close Then let her go How sweet to find A part of ourselves We knew nothing of A child is born A child that is born of our love Linda Ronstadt also has a CD called Dedicated to the One I Love that's just pop songs as lullabies, like a lullaby version of "Be My Baby" etc. My friends with kids all love it.
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Luvmom
Member
10-17-2000
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 5:45 pm
How about Baby Mine - Alison Krauss Baby mine don’t you cry Baby mine dry your eyes Rest your head close to my heart Never to part Baby of mine Little one when you play Don’t you mind what they say Let those eyes sparkle and shine Never a tear Baby of mine If they knew sweet little you They'd end up loving you too All those same people who scold you What they'd give just for the right to hold you From your head down to your toes You’re so sweet goodness knows you’re so precious to me sweet as can be Baby of mine All of those people who scold you What they'd give just for the right to hold you From your head down to your toes You're not much goodness knows But your so precious to me Sweet as can be Baby of mine Baby of mine
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Zachsmom
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 6:31 pm
I love that son Luvmom! So does Zachary...everytime a commercial comes on for Dumbo (and that song is on) he says "shhh..this is my mommy and me song"..and then he comes and gives me a hug. am I the only one who gets tears everytime they read this thread?
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 7:18 pm
Spy used "There She Goes" and "Beautiful Boy" as two of the songs on her video (well not SPY but a relative or friend who made a video of the couple growing up.. Beautiful Boy, John Lennon, was very touching played over pics og Flyboy as a little tike. (tyke?) Could for for a boy named Sean, or just change the last word to son.. Close your eyes, Have no fear, The monsters gone, He's on the run and your daddy's here, Beautiful, Beautiful, beautiful, Beautiful Boy, Before you go to sleep, Say a little prayer, Every day in every way, It's getting better and better, Beautiful, Beautiful, beautiful, Beautiful Boy, Out on the ocean sailing away, I can hardly wait, To see you to come of age, But I guess we'll both, Just have to be patient, Yes it's a long way to go, But in the meantime, Before you cross the street, Take my hand, Life is just what happens to you, While your busy making other plans, Beautiful, Beautiful, beautiful, Beautiful Boy, Darling, Darling, Darling Sean.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 7:29 pm
No, Zmom, you're not the only one. I love that song Luvmom posted, too. I was gonna come in and tell her, but then the football game got my attention. Sighhhhh. That's a lovely song, too, Sea.
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Theowl
Member
09-28-2000
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 7:36 pm
Julie, my sister used to sing "Just You and Me" by Chicago to her son. It was so perfect for them. I can't transfer words here, but if you want me to, I can find them and copy them for you. 
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 7:53 pm
Lauren Hill sang Frankie Valli's Can't Take My Eyes Off Of Your which I happen to like - you don't want too much tear jerking or else people won't be able to watch the whole way through without crying. . . Can't take my eyes off you. You're just too good to be true. Can't take my eyes off you. You'd be like heaven to touch. I wanna hold you so much. At long last love has arrived. And I thank God I'm alive. You're just too good to be true. Can't take my eyes off you. Pardon the way that I stare. There's nothing else to compare. The sight of you leaves me weak. There are no words left to speak. But if you feel like I feel. Please let me know that it's real. You're just too good to be true. Can't take my eyes off you. I love you baby, and if it's quite all right, I need you baby to warm the lonely night. I love you baby. Trust in me when I say: Oh pretty baby, don't bring me down, I pray. Oh pretty baby, now that I found you. Stay. And let me love you, baby. Let me love you ... I love you baby, and if it's quite allright, I need you baby to warm the lonely night. I love you baby. Trust in me when I say: Oh pretty baby, don't bring me down, I pray. Oh pretty baby, now that I found you. Stay. Oh pretty baby. Trust in me when I say: Oh pretty baby ...
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 7:54 pm
That's a beautiful song, Gracie! I know that one!!
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 7:56 pm
Another fun song that aren't at all sad comes from this great CD we got from Borders called, The Bottle Let Me Down: Songs for the Bumpy Wagon Ride - it's called Don't Wipe Your Face On Your Shirt. . .it's a silly song about how we can't let the neighbors see us being weird cuz they'll think it's because we are musicians. I plan to take that song in 10 years from now and make a family video of family kids being messy.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 8:00 pm
Thank you all so much and still keep them coming!!!!
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 8:06 pm
I don't know if all the words are appropriate, but this might be nice if it's covering a lot of years - Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick, And think of you Caught up in circles confusion Is nothing new Flashback warm nights Almost left behind Suitcases of memories, Time after Sometimes you picture me I'm walking too far ahead You're calling to me, I can't hear What you've said Then you say go slow I fall behind The second hand unwinds If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time after time If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting Time after time If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time after time If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting Time after time After my picture fades and darkness has Turned to gray Watching through windows you're wondering If I'm OK Secrets stolen from deep inside The drum beats out of time If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time after time If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting Time after time You said go slow I fall behind The second hand unwinds If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time after time If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting Time after time If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time after time If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting Time after time Time after time Time after time Time after time
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 8:10 pm
Oh and then there is this fun cd of remixes by Buz Lurhmann called Something for Everybody - they took that Sunscreen song that was popular a few years back and mixed it with the little choir boy from the newer Romeo + Juliet singing Everybody's Free - it's really cute. Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Unknown Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99. Wear Sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists where as the rest of my advice has no basis morereliable than my own meandering experience… I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked…. You are not as fat as you imagine. Don’t worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewingbubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday. Do one thing everyday that scares you Sing Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts, don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours. Floss Don’t waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind… the race is long, and in the end, it’s only with yourself. Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how. Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bankstatements. Stretch Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with yourlife… the most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 years old I know still don’t. Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone. Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll have children,maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll divorce at 40, maybe you’ll dance the funky chickenon your 75th wedding anniversary… whatever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much or be rate yourself either – your choices are half chance, so are everybody else’s. Enjoy your body, use it every way you can… don’t be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own.. Dance…even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own livingroom. Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them. Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly. Get to know your parents, you never know when they’ll be gone for good. Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future. Understand that friends come and go, but for the precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young. Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. Travel. Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old, and when you do you’ll fantasize that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders. Respect your elders. Don’t expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one might run out. Don’t mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40, it will look 85. Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal,wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth. But trust me on the sunscreen… just noticed it didn't give the lyrics for Everybody's Free - Brother and sister together we'll make it through Someday a spirit will lift you and take you there But I know you've been hurting I'll be there just waiting to be there for you And I promise I'll Just help you out whenever I can Cause everybody's free to feel good Everybody's free to feel good Everybody's free We ought to be proud and We should stand together as one Helping each other instead of just wasting time Now is the moment to reach out to someone beside of you When everyone is sharing their hope and love will come through Everybody's free to feel good Everybody's free to feel good Everybody's free Everybody's free to feel good Everybody's free to feel good Everybody's free to feel good Everybody's free to feel good so it's both songs mixed together. . .
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 5:50 pm
I had this one on cassette for my first child's birth. Too bad she was too quick for us to even find the tape deck...lol She's 19 this month, and along with her little sister, have been true blessings to me. Thank God for Kids by The Oakridge Boys If it weren't for kids have you ever thought There wouldn't be no Santa Claus Or look what the stork just brought Thank God for kids. And we'd all live in a quiet house With-out Big Bird or Mickey Mouse And Kool Aid on the couch Thank God for kids. Thank God for kids, there's magic for a while A special kind of sunshine in a smile Do you ever stop to think or wonder why The nearest thing to heaven is a child. When you get down on your knees tonight To thank the Lord for His guiding light And pray they turn out right Thank God for kids. Daddy, how does this thing fly? And a hundred other where's and why's You really don't know but you try Thank God for kids. When you look down in those trusting eyes That look to you, you realize There's a love that you can't buy Thank God for kids... It's a beautiful song.
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 7:04 pm
oh yeah my BIL used that for a video they made of our neice - it's a great song!
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Delucy
Member
02-09-2005
| Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 5:29 am
I also like Then They Do by Trace Adkins.
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Vixeninvegas
Member
10-07-2002
| Friday, July 01, 2005 - 1:37 pm
I really need to check out other areas on this board more often but time passes so quickly. Your tape is probably already done but I wnated to share that everytime I hear the following song I cry & think of my mom: Helen Reddy - You And Me Against The World Lyrics You and me against the world Sometimes it feels like you and me against the world When all the others turn their back and walk away You can count on me to stay Remember when the circus came to town And you were frightened by the clown? Wasn't it nice to be around someone that you knew? Someone who was big and strong and looking out for You and me against the world Sometimes it feels like you and me against the world And for all the times we've cried I always felt that The odds were on our side And when one of us is gone And one of us is left to carry on Then remembering will have to do Our memories alone will get us through Think about the days of me and you Of you and me against the world Remember when the circus came to town And you were frightened by the clown? Wasn't it nice to be around someone that you knew? Someone who was big and strong and looking out for You and me against the world Sometimes it feels like you and me against the world And for all the times we've cried I always felt that The odds were on our side And when one of us is gone And one of us is left to carry on Then remembering will have to do Our memories alone will get us through Think about the days of me and you Of you and me against the world You and me against the world You and me against the world :::Note: In the very end of the song there is a little girls voice that says "I love you Mommy" and the Helen says "I love you too baby" Oh always gets me!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Friday, July 01, 2005 - 1:45 pm
My suggestions are Forever Young: Rod Stewart Butterfly Kisses: Shannendoah I Hope You Dance: LeeAnn Womack And one of my favorites: Tough Little Boys ~ Gary Allan Well I never once Backed down from a punch Well I'd take it square on the chin Well I found out fast A bully's just that You've got to stand up to him So I didn't cry when I got a black eye As bad as it hurt, I just grinned But when tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again. Scared me to death When you took your first steps And I'd fall everytime you fell down Your first day of school, I cried like a fool And I followed your school bus to town Well I didn't cry, when Old Yeller died At least not in front of my friends But when tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again Well I'm a grown man And as strong as I am Sometimes its hard to believe That one little girl, with little blonde curls Could totally terrify me If you were to ask My wife would just laugh She'd say "I know all about men How when tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again" Well I know one day, I'll give you away And I'm gonna stand there and smile And when I get home, and I'm all alone Well, I'll sit in your room for a while Well I didn't cry when Old Yeller died At least not in front of my friends But when tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again When tough little boys grow up to be dads They turn into big babies again.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Friday, July 01, 2005 - 3:11 pm
Linda Ronstadt put out a wonderful CD for her kids, called
Dedicated to the One I Love which includes: Dedicated to the One I Love Be My Baby In My Room Devoted to You Baby I Love You Angel Baby We Will Rock You Winter Light Brahm's Lullaby Good Night For those baby pictures!!
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