So few years ago her daddy held her in his arms   Snugged the blanket around her feet to help and keep 'em warm   When he kissed her tender cheek, oh, how her eyes would shine   His ev'ry dream was built around his daughter Caroline      He remembered ev'ry time she'd turn another year   And, at the birthday parties, when he'd shed a happy tear   Thinking of the wedding dress that she would wear someday   When he'd have to give his daughter Caroline away      He thought of what he saw the night they called her from the roll   A silver graduation ring and engagement ring of gold   It seems as tho' twas yesterday he met her valentine   And now she's grown and here to wed his daughter Caroline      Maarching on his arm she whispered, "Pa, I still love you"   Those words remained within his ears when she vowed, "I do"   Cheer was sparkling from his eyes, but tears were in behind   When he gave his heart away, his daughter Caroline