From the cradle to the throne, my flesh & my bones   Is that the way it's supposed to be: how the story goes?   Ribbons and bows: like a thorn on a rose   When the one man who gave it all to you has to let you go      He found for me scarlet ribbons   Those scarlet ribbons for my hair   What becomes of a father's love, when another has his daughter's love?   Don't you know they'll never be above   I'll always be your little girl      It's all borrowed time and you always said I would regret it   If I grew up too fast, but my heart is strong and true   I'm doing fine, the things that you said, I won't forget 'em   I'll do as you ask and always play fair for you      You found for me scarlet ribbons   Those scarlet ribbons for my hair   What becomes of a father's love, when another has his daughter's love?   Don't you know they'll never be above   I'll always be your little girl      There's a part of you in every part me   (you should know better)   Maybe you should know I won't let that go   Long as I can cry on your shoulder    Won't be growing up just older   You have got to let me go      You found for me scarlet ribbons   Those scarlet ribbons for my hair   What becomes of a father's love, when another has his daughter's love?   Don't you know they'll never be above   I'll always be your little girl      I'll always be, always be your little girl   Always be, always be your little girl   Always be, always be your little girl   Always be, always be your little girl      You've got to let it go   You've got to let it go   You've got to let it go