I Wanna Be There

The first night we brought you home

You scared me half to death

I stood right beside your crib

And counted every breath

Looking at your little face

Heaven seems so close

It felt alright to ask the Lord

For what I want the most

I wanna be there

When you’re one

And you’re just learning how to walk

I wanna be there

When you’re two

And hear the funny way you talk

I wanna be there

When you’re three

And my wall’s covered up with chalk

My only prayer

I wanna be there

Well I’d like to save some money

So we can build a bigger house

Work harder at my job

And make my family proud

A million things I’ve got in mind

That I wanna do

God’s will, and I’ve got time

That’s what I’ll give to you

I wanna be there

When you’re one

And you’re just learning how to walk

I wanna be there

When you’re two

And hear the funny way you talk

I wanna be there

When you’re three

And my wall’s covered up with chalk

My only prayer

I wanna be there

I wanna be there

When my little girl is walking down the aisle

I wanna be there

Fighting back the tears and trying hard to smile

I wanna be there

With your momma when you’re having your first child

My only prayer

I wanna be there